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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Perry County)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (25% in Perry County)

934

residents 65 or older (19% of Hazard)

1

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

200 Hazard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 35% in Perry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

169 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (24%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Hazard ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hazard compared with Perry County and Kentucky

Census figure	Hazard	Perry County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	35%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	24%	25%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	16%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,426	$35,872	—

Older residents in towns around Hazard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Big Stone Gap, VA	36 mi	924	48%
Prestonsburg, KY	38 mi	824	49%
Norton, VA	39 mi	761	32%
Wise, VA	39 mi	514	34%
Pikeville, KY	40 mi	1,283	40%
Paintsville, KY	44 mi	630	16%

Home health agencies serving Hazard

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hazard Arh Hha	Hazard, KY	2.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 439-6955

Nursing homes near Hazard

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center	Hazard, KY	0.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(606) 435-6196
Hazard Health And Rehabilitation Center	Hazard, KY	1.7 mi	1 of 5	200	(606) 439-2306
Hyden Health And Rehabilitation Center	Hyden, KY	12 mi	5 of 5	94	(606) 672-2940

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazard. 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 Hazard

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 49% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Hazard 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 Hazard: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hazard?

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 49% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Hazard 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 Hazard, KY