Parkinson's Care in Guntersville, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Guntersville, AL: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Marshall County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Marshall County)

1,892

residents 65 or older (21% of Guntersville)

10

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

401 Guntersville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 26% in Marshall County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

234 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Guntersville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Guntersville compared with Marshall County and Alabama

Census figure	Guntersville	Marshall County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	12%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	8.0%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,934	$48,069	—

Older residents in towns around Guntersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Albertville, AL	7.6 mi	3,464	30%
Boaz, AL	13 mi	1,337	41%
Arab, AL	14 mi	1,347	25%
New Hope, AL	15 mi	291	14%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	19 mi	339	16%
Scottsboro, AL	22 mi	3,627	27%

Home health agencies serving Guntersville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Aveanna Home Health	Gadsden, AL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	—
Centerwell Home Health	Rainbow City, AL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 442-1138
Medical Centers Homecare	Albertville, AL	7.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 878-5811
Cullman Regional Home Care	Cullman, AL	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 737-2831
Amedisys Home Health	Cullman, AL	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 429-4919

Nursing homes near Guntersville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barfield Health Care	Guntersville, AL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	113	(256) 582-3112
Marshall Manor Nursing Home	Guntersville, AL	4.9 mi	3 of 5	91	(256) 582-6561
Albertville Nursing Home	Albertville, AL	7.7 mi	5 of 5	159	(256) 878-1398

Straight-line miles from the center of Guntersville. 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 Guntersville

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 28% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Guntersville 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.

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 Guntersville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Guntersville?

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 28% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Guntersville 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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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 Guntersville, AL