In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Fort Knox, KY
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Parkinson’s Care in Fort Knox, KY: the local picture
40 Fort Knox residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Hardin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
9 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).
Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Fort Knox ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Fort Knox compared with Hardin County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Fort Knox | Hardin County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 26% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 8.4% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 1.8% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 31% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,722 | $50,654 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Knox
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliff, KY | 5.2 mi | 3,169 | 25% |
| Vine Grove, KY | 5.6 mi | 908 | 31% |
| Brandenburg, KY | 14 mi | 496 | 33% |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 14 mi | 4,848 | 29% |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 16 mi | 1,517 | 40% |
| Hillview, KY | 19 mi | 985 | 30% |
Home health agencies serving Fort Knox
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Elizabethtown, KY | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 763-9242 |
| Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health | Owensboro, KY | 66 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 685-4663 |
| Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health | Columbia, KY | 66 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 384-6411 |
| Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville | Louisville, KY | 22 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 584-2456 |
| Caretenders | Elizabethtown, KY | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 234-2273 |
Nursing homes near Fort Knox
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliff Veterans Center | Radcliff, KY | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (270) 352-6700 |
| Signature Healthcare At North Hardin Rehab & Welln | Radcliff, KY | 5.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 136 | (270) 351-2999 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 15 | (270) 737-1212 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Knox. 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 Fort Knox
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,394 monthly median income of Fort Knox households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.
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 Fort Knox: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Knox?
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,394 monthly median income of Fort Knox households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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