Parkinson's Care in Hendersonville, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hendersonville, NC: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Henderson County)

9.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Henderson County)

5,156

residents 65 or older (33% of Hendersonville)

8

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

975 Hendersonville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 15% in Henderson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

489 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.8%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Hendersonville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hendersonville compared with Henderson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Hendersonville	Henderson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.8%	6.7%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	5.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	33%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	3.5%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,744	$60,528	—

Older residents in towns around Hendersonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Valley Hill, NC	2.9 mi	572	8.8%
East Flat Rock, NC	3.7 mi	862	23%
Flat Rock, NC	3.9 mi	1,888	13%
Mountain Home, NC	4.2 mi	930	18%
Dana, NC	5.3 mi	723	21%
Etowah, NC	7.6 mi	2,160	17%

Home health agencies serving Hendersonville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Asheville, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Marion, NC	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 659-6901
Transylvania Home Care & Hospice	Brevard, NC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Carolina Home Care	Spindale, NC	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 245-3575
Home Care Services Of Haywood Regional Medical Center	Waynesville, NC	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 452-8292
Pardee Home Care	Flat Rock, NC	4.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 692-1846

Nursing homes near Hendersonville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carolina Village Inc	Hendersonville, NC	1.0 mi	5 of 5	58	(828) 692-6275
Life Care Center Of Hendersonville	Hendersonville, NC	1.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(828) 697-4348
The Laurels Of Hendersonville	Hendersonville, NC	1.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(828) 692-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hendersonville. 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 Hendersonville

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,812 monthly median income of Hendersonville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 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 Hendersonville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hendersonville?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,812 monthly median income of Hendersonville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Hendersonville, NC