In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Gulf Shores, AL
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Parkinson’s Care in Gulf Shores, AL: the local picture
771 Gulf Shores residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Baldwin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
401 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Gulf Shores ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Gulf Shores compared with Baldwin County and Alabama
| Census figure | Gulf Shores | Baldwin County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 22% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 26% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,547 | $60,574 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gulf Shores
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secour, AL | 3.1 mi | 415 | 7.2% |
| Orange Beach, AL | 6.5 mi | 1,996 | 14% |
| Foley, AL | 8.5 mi | 7,753 | 18% |
| Robertsdale, AL | 19 mi | 1,230 | 32% |
| Fairhope, AL | 20 mi | 6,294 | 16% |
| Pensacola Station, FL | 24 mi | 4 | 0.0% |
Home health agencies serving Gulf Shores
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Foley, AL | 8.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (251) 621-4431 |
| Saad Healthcare | Mobile, AL | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (251) 343-9600 |
| Springhill Home Health And Hospice | Mobile, AL | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (251) 433-8172 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Foley, AL | 8.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (251) 943-3002 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Foley | Foley, AL | 8.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 763-6382 |
| Thomas Home Health | Fairhope, AL | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (251) 990-9200 |
Nursing homes near Gulf Shores
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Of Foley | Foley, AL | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | 154 | (251) 943-2781 |
| Robertsdale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ctr | Robertsdale, AL | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | 152 | (251) 947-1911 |
| Fairhope Health & Rehab | Fairhope, AL | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | 131 | (251) 928-2153 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $6,296 monthly median income of Gulf Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.
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 Gulf Shores: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gulf Shores?
At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $6,296 monthly median income of Gulf Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Robertsdale, AL
- Parkinson’s Care in Fairhope, AL
- Parkinson’s Care in Pensacola Station, FL
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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.
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