Parkinson's Care in Folkston, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Folkston, GA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Charlton County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Charlton County)

528

residents 65 or older (11% of Folkston)

5

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

74 Folkston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 26% in Charlton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

72 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Folkston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Folkston compared with Charlton County and Georgia

Census figure	Folkston	Charlton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	26%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	7.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,036	$41,100	—

Older residents in towns around Folkston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hilliard, FL	12 mi	474	31%
Kingsland, GA	13 mi	2,256	25%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	26 mi	1,432	36%
St. Marys, GA	26 mi	3,250	14%
Yulee, FL	30 mi	2,956	20%
Waycross, GA	33 mi	2,423	32%

Home health agencies serving Folkston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brunswick, GA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 264-3640
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	101 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 355-3409
Amedisys Home Health	Waycross, GA	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 285-2222
Adoration Home Health	Brunswick, GA	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(912) 462-6773
Advantage Home Health	Brunswick, GA	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 265-8330

Nursing homes near Folkston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center	Folkston, GA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	92	(912) 266-8810
Life Care Center Of Hilliard	Hilliard, FL	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(904) 845-3988

Straight-line miles from the center of Folkston. 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 Folkston

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,336 monthly median income of Folkston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Folkston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Folkston?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,336 monthly median income of Folkston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Folkston, GA