Parkinson's Care in Escatawpa, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Escatawpa, MS: the local picture

25%

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Jackson County)

971

residents 65 or older (28% of Escatawpa)

1

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

247 Escatawpa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 31% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

237 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (24%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Escatawpa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Escatawpa compared with Jackson County and Mississippi

Census figure	Escatawpa	Jackson County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	24%	13%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	4.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,625	$49,955	—

Older residents in towns around Escatawpa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moss Point, MS	4.5 mi	2,523	33%
Vancleave, MS	8.6 mi	876	46%
Gautier, MS	9.0 mi	3,015	31%
Pascagoula, MS	9.0 mi	3,856	20%
Grand Bay, AL	12 mi	592	25%
Gulf Park Estates, MS	15 mi	1,084	42%

Home health agencies serving Escatawpa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 604-2155

Nursing homes near Escatawpa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Moss Point	Moss Point, MS	7.0 mi	2 of 5	160	(228) 762-7451
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility	Pascagoula, MS	8.0 mi	4 of 5	54	(228) 809-5060
Plaza Community Living Center	Pascagoula, MS	8.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(228) 762-8960

Straight-line miles from the center of Escatawpa. 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 Escatawpa

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Escatawpa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Escatawpa?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $2,719 monthly median income of Escatawpa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Escatawpa, MS