Parkinson's Care in Grayson, KY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Grayson, KY: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Carter County)

8.2%

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

631

residents 65 or older (17% of Grayson)

4

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

122 Grayson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 31% in Carter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Grayson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Grayson compared with Carter County and Kentucky

Census figure	Grayson	Carter County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	14%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	21%	8.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,313	$37,027	—

Older residents in towns around Grayson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Westwood, KY	17 mi	990	16%
Flatwoods, KY	18 mi	1,431	26%
Russell, KY	18 mi	684	28%
Ashland, KY	18 mi	4,099	32%
Ironton, OH	20 mi	2,346	26%
Kenova, WV	20 mi	760	44%

Home health agencies serving Grayson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Ashland, KY	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(606) 324-2491
St. Claire Medical Center Home Health	Morehead, KY	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 783-6957
King's Daughters' Medical Center Hha	Ashland, KY	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 408-9700
Somc Home Health Services	Vanceburg, KY	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 796-0056

Nursing homes near Grayson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation	Grayson, KY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(606) 474-7835
Boyd Nursing And Rehabilitation	Ashland, KY	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(606) 928-2963
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	Ashland, KY	15 mi	4 of 5	137	(606) 324-1414

Straight-line miles from the center of Grayson. 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 Grayson

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 75% of the $2,026 monthly median income of Grayson 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.

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 Grayson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Grayson?

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 75% of the $2,026 monthly median income of Grayson 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; 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 Grayson, KY