Parkinson's Care in Farragut, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Farragut, TN: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Knox County)

4.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Knox County)

5,514

residents 65 or older (22% of Farragut)

13

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

915 Farragut residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Knox County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

238 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.5%).

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

Farragut compared with Knox County and Tennessee

Census figure	Farragut	Knox County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	7.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.6%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,940	$56,033	—

Older residents in towns around Farragut

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lenoir City, TN	7.1 mi	2,332	30%
Louisville, TN	8.0 mi	1,059	19%
Karns, TN	8.1 mi	798	28%
Oak Ridge, TN	8.8 mi	6,408	26%
Alcoa, TN	13 mi	2,276	18%
Tellico Village, TN	13 mi	5,049	12%

Home health agencies serving Farragut

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 450-1160
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Adoration Home Health	Knoxville, TN	3.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 531-9713
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510

Nursing homes near Farragut

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Farragut	Knoxville, TN	3.2 mi	5 of 5	106	(865) 777-4000
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home	Knoxville, TN	7.7 mi	5 of 5	140	(865) 862-8100
Wellpark Health And Rehabilitation	Knoxville, TN	8.9 mi	3 of 5	32	(865) 690-3411

Straight-line miles from the center of Farragut. 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 Farragut

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,912 monthly median income of Farragut households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Farragut: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Farragut?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,912 monthly median income of Farragut households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Farragut, TN