Parkinson's Care in Gastonia, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gastonia, NC: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Gaston County)

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Gaston County)

12,357

residents 65 or older (15% of Gastonia)

14

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

3,105 Gastonia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 25% in Gaston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

915 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.9%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Gastonia ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gastonia compared with Gaston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Gastonia	Gaston County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.9%	8.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	7.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.1%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,093	$44,483	—

Older residents in towns around Gastonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ranlo, NC	4.3 mi	762	40%
Dallas, NC	4.8 mi	817	39%
Lowell, NC	5.0 mi	607	29%
Bessemer City, NC	6.0 mi	941	33%
Cramerton, NC	6.5 mi	787	17%
Belmont, NC	8.4 mi	2,688	25%

Home health agencies serving Gastonia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont	Charlotte, NC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Adoration Home Health	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1032
Amedisys Home Health Care	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 867-1141
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1131
Centerwell Home Health	Shelby, NC	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Gastonia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation	Gastonia, NC	1.5 mi	4 of 5	118	(704) 864-0371
Belaire Health Care Center	Gastonia, NC	1.5 mi	2 of 5	80	(704) 867-7300
Courtland Terrace	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	77	(704) 834-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Gastonia. 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 Gastonia

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,341 monthly median income of Gastonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 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 Gastonia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gastonia?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,341 monthly median income of Gastonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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; 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 Gastonia, NC