Parkinson's Care in Fayette, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fayette, AL: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Fayette County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Fayette County)

934

residents 65 or older (22% of Fayette)

8

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

158 Fayette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 29% in Fayette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

73 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Fayette ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fayette compared with Fayette County and Alabama

Census figure	Fayette	Fayette County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	9.6%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	4.5%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,712	$37,383	—

Older residents in towns around Fayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winfield, AL	17 mi	1,264	46%
Hamilton, AL	32 mi	1,629	51%
Northport, AL	33 mi	4,739	24%
New Hope, MS	34 mi	484	11%
Jasper, AL	34 mi	3,006	31%
Columbus, MS	36 mi	4,787	19%

Home health agencies serving Fayette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Vernon, AL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 367-2407
Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa	Northport, AL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 752-0606
Centerwell Home Health	Jasper, AL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 221-5234
Aveanna Home Health	Hoover, AL	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 685-0421
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Fayette Medical Center Homecare	Fayette, AL	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(205) 932-5961

Nursing homes near Fayette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit	Fayette, AL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	122	(205) 932-5966
Diversicare Of Winfield	Winfield, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	123	(205) 487-4211
Convalescent Nursing And Rehab Center	Vernon, AL	19 mi	2 of 5	158	(205) 695-9313

Straight-line miles from the center of Fayette. 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 Fayette

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,476 monthly median income of Fayette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Fayette: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fayette?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,476 monthly median income of Fayette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Fayette, AL