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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Valley, GA: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Peach County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.0% in Peach County)

1,229

residents 65 or older (14% of Fort Valley)

5

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

447 Fort Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 28% in Peach County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

96 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

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

Fort Valley compared with Peach County and Georgia

Census figure	Fort Valley	Peach County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	28%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	5.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.3%	3.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.0%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,966	$49,225	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Byron, GA	10 mi	727	35%
Perry, GA	10 mi	3,312	23%
Centerville, GA	13 mi	1,460	26%
Warner Robins, GA	14 mi	9,860	28%
Montezuma, GA	19 mi	548	22%
Macon, GA	21 mi	25,755	27%

Home health agencies serving Fort Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atrium Health Navicent At Home	Macon, GA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 633-5600
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Enhabit Home Health	Macon, GA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 742-7557
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	25 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Nursing homes near Fort Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fort Valley Crossing Of Journey LLC	Fort Valley, GA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(478) 825-2031
Church Home Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Fort Valley, GA	9.4 mi	4 of 5	75	(478) 987-1239
Oaks Nursing Home, Inc, The	Marshallville, GA	10 mi	4 of 5	60	(478) 967-2223

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Valley. 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 Fort Valley

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 47% of the $2,581 monthly median income of Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Valley?

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 47% of the $2,581 monthly median income of Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley, GA