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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Alamance County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Alamance County)

3,215

residents 65 or older (18% of Graham)

14

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

547 Graham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Alamance County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

412 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Graham compared with Alamance County and North Carolina

Census figure	Graham	Alamance County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	4.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,462	$47,145	—

Older residents in towns around Graham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Swepsonville, NC	2.7 mi	432	9.7%
Haw River, NC	3.0 mi	284	18%
Burlington, NC	4.6 mi	10,731	18%
Green Level, NC	5.2 mi	548	18%
Glen Raven, NC	6.4 mi	358	42%
Mebane, NC	6.5 mi	3,011	18%

Home health agencies serving Graham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 532-0100
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491
Centerwell Home Health	Greensboro, NC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 288-1181
Liberty Home Care	Siler City, NC	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 742-4843

Nursing homes near Graham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peak Resources - Alamance, Inc	Graham, NC	1.6 mi	3 of 5	142	(336) 228-8394
Alamance Health Care Center	Burlington, NC	3.1 mi	1 of 5	180	(336) 226-0848
White Oak Manor - Burlington	Burlington, NC	3.5 mi	2 of 5	160	(336) 229-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of Graham. 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 Graham

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 34% of the $3,872 monthly median income of Graham 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 Graham: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Graham?

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 34% of the $3,872 monthly median income of Graham 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 Graham, NC