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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Catawba County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Catawba County)

7,564

residents 65 or older (17% of Hickory)

15

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

1,386 Hickory residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Catawba County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

725 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Hickory ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hickory compared with Catawba County and North Carolina

Census figure	Hickory	Catawba County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.7%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	6.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,919	$48,859	—

Older residents in towns around Hickory

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Stephens, NC	3.2 mi	1,924	22%
Long View, NC	3.8 mi	881	27%
Mountain View, NC	4.8 mi	816	16%
Bethlehem, NC	5.5 mi	1,145	20%
Conover, NC	6.0 mi	1,545	26%
Granite Falls, NC	7.1 mi	908	20%

Home health agencies serving Hickory

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	235 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	4.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	4.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 270-3990
Adoration Home Health	Lenoir, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Shelby, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Gastonia, NC	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1131

Nursing homes near Hickory

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trinity Village	Hickory, NC	1.0 mi	5 of 5	104	(828) 328-2006
The Greens At Viewmont	Hickory, NC	1.4 mi	2 of 5	104	(828) 328-5646
The Greens At Hickory	Hickory, NC	1.4 mi	2 of 5	150	(828) 322-3343

Straight-line miles from the center of Hickory. 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 Hickory

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 32% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Hickory 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 Hickory: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hickory?

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 32% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Hickory 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 Hickory, NC