Parkinson's Care in Eastman, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Eastman, GA: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Dodge County)

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Dodge County)

948

residents 65 or older (17% of Eastman)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Eastman ZIP codes in their service area

286 Eastman residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 31% in Dodge County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

292 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (34%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Eastman ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Eastman compared with Dodge County and Georgia

Census figure	Eastman	Dodge County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	31%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	34%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	25%	13%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.2%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Eastman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Abbeville, GA	16 mi	349	30%
Cochran, GA	17 mi	727	44%
McRae-Helena, GA	19 mi	1,115	33%
Hawkinsville, GA	19 mi	777	46%
Alamo, GA	23 mi	345	13%
Dublin, GA	27 mi	2,765	27%

Home health agencies serving Eastman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	1.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	59 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Nursing homes near Eastman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home	Eastman, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 374-5571
Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC	Eastman, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(478) 374-4733
Abbeville Crossing Of Journey LLC	Abbeville, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	101	(229) 635-4085

Straight-line miles from the center of Eastman. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Eastman

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Eastman: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Eastman?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Eastman, GA