Parkinson's Care in Elon, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Elon, NC: the local picture

24%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Alamance County)

1,460

residents 65 or older (13% of Elon)

13

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

317 Elon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Alamance County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

149 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Elon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Elon compared with Alamance County and North Carolina

Census figure	Elon	Alamance County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	4.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,279	$47,145	—

Older residents in towns around Elon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gibsonville, NC	1.9 mi	1,739	24%
Glen Raven, NC	2.8 mi	358	42%
Burlington, NC	2.9 mi	10,731	18%
Graham, NC	7.4 mi	3,215	17%
Haw River, NC	8.4 mi	284	18%
Green Level, NC	9.3 mi	548	18%

Home health agencies serving Elon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Roxboro, NC	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 532-0100
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491
Centerwell Home Health	Greensboro, NC	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 288-1181

Nursing homes near Elon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twin Lakes Community	Burlington, NC	1.7 mi	5 of 5	104	(336) 538-1400
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Burlington, NC	2.1 mi	4 of 5	122	(336) 586-9850
Edgewood Place At The Village At Brookwood	Burlington, NC	2.6 mi	5 of 5	51	(336) 570-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Elon. 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 Elon

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,607 monthly median income of Elon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Elon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elon?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,607 monthly median income of Elon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Elon, NC