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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Putnam County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Putnam County)

1,193

residents 65 or older (18% of Eatonton)

6

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

390 Eatonton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 19% in Putnam County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

118 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Eatonton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Eatonton compared with Putnam County and Georgia

Census figure	Eatonton	Putnam County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	5.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	5.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,319	$51,475	—

Older residents in towns around Eatonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monticello, GA	17 mi	617	39%
Madison, GA	18 mi	1,199	20%
Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	1,933	32%
Greensboro, GA	20 mi	871	17%
Hardwick, GA	21 mi	703	27%
Gray, GA	24 mi	586	39%

Home health agencies serving Eatonton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Staff Builders Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Duluth, GA	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 417-1033
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	76 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	78 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	36 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Nursing homes near Eatonton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eatonton Health And Rehabilitation	Eatonton, GA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	104	(706) 485-8573
Retreat, The	Monticello, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	55	(706) 468-8826
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin	Milledgeville, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	15	(478) 454-3649

Straight-line miles from the center of Eatonton. 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 Eatonton

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, which is 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Eatonton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Eatonton?

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, which is 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Eatonton, GA