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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Geneva County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Geneva County)

434

residents 65 or older (16% of Hartford)

6

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

93 Hartford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 32% in Geneva County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Hartford ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hartford compared with Geneva County and Alabama

Census figure	Hartford	Geneva County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	32%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	11%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	8.8%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,583	$41,564	—

Older residents in towns around Hartford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Geneva, AL	12 mi	1,109	40%
Daleville, AL	13 mi	968	23%
Taylor, AL	13 mi	358	30%
Fort Rucker, AL	16 mi	28	0.0%
Enterprise, AL	18 mi	4,414	27%
Dothan, AL	19 mi	13,436	24%

Home health agencies serving Hartford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818
Centerwell Home Health	Geneva, AL	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 684-3919
Southeast Alabama Homecare	Enterprise, AL	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 347-4800
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	95 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341
Geneva County Home Care	Hartford, AL	2.1 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 684-2259

Nursing homes near Hartford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hartford Health Care	Hartford, AL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	86	(334) 588-3842
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home	Geneva, AL	9.8 mi	4 of 5	96	(334) 684-3655
Graceville Rehabilitation By Harborview	Graceville, FL	15 mi	4 of 5	147	(850) 263-4447

Straight-line miles from the center of Hartford. 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 Hartford

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 31% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Hartford 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 Hartford: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hartford?

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 31% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Hartford 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 Hartford, AL