In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Florence, AL
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Parkinson’s Care in Florence, AL: the local picture
2,009 Florence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 22% in Lauderdale County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
730 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).
Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Florence ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Florence compared with Lauderdale County and Alabama
| Census figure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 29% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 8.7% | 9.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 10% | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 28% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,127 | $49,675 | — |
Older residents in towns around Florence
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood-Petersville, AL | 3.8 mi | 787 | 21% |
| Sheffield, AL | 5.4 mi | 2,392 | 25% |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 6.2 mi | 3,033 | 21% |
| Tuscumbia, AL | 8.0 mi | 1,963 | 29% |
| Russellville, AL | 23 mi | 1,593 | 30% |
| Iuka, MS | 30 mi | 798 | 30% |
Home health agencies serving Florence
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Florence | Florence, AL | 0.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 766-1817 |
| Preferred Home Health | Florence, AL | 0.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 246-9972 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Moulton, AL | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 974-2741 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville | Monroeville, AL | 230 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 334-0260 |
| Adoration Home Health | Collins, MS | 244 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 765-8316 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Athens, AL | 39 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 427-4657 |
Nursing homes near Florence
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, LLC | Florence, AL | 0.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 147 | (256) 766-5771 |
| Glenwood Center | Florence, AL | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 125 | (256) 766-8963 |
| Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation | Florence, AL | 2.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 222 | (256) 740-5400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Florence
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 27% of the $4,261 monthly median income of Florence 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Florence: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Florence?
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 27% of the $4,261 monthly median income of Florence 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Tuscumbia, AL
- Parkinson’s Care in Russellville, AL
- Parkinson’s Care in Iuka, MS
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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.
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