Parkinson's Care in Hazlehurst, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hazlehurst, GA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Jeff Davis County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Jeff Davis County)

587

residents 65 or older (14% of Hazlehurst)

4

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

180 Hazlehurst residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 28% in Jeff Davis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

101 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

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

Hazlehurst compared with Jeff Davis County and Georgia

Census figure	Hazlehurst	Jeff Davis County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	28%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	7.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	8.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	26%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,750	$26,990	—

Older residents in towns around Hazlehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Baxley, GA	16 mi	998	17%
McRae-Helena, GA	22 mi	1,115	33%
Alamo, GA	22 mi	345	13%
Alma, GA	23 mi	714	33%
Nicholls, GA	24 mi	263	45%
Vidalia, GA	27 mi	2,250	36%

Home health agencies serving Hazlehurst

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Adoration Home Health	Vidalia, GA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(912) 537-9192
Altamaha Homecare, Inc	Baxley, GA	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 367-1046

Nursing homes near Hazlehurst

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlehurst, GA	0.2 mi	1 of 5	73	(912) 375-3677
Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, The	Lumber City, GA	11 mi	2 of 5	86	(912) 363-2484
Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion	Baxley, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	101	(912) 367-9841

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazlehurst. 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 Hazlehurst

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Hazlehurst: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hazlehurst?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 78% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Hazlehurst households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Hazlehurst, GA