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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Highland Lakes, AL: the local picture

26%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Shelby County)

1,162

residents 65 or older (20% of Highland Lakes)

13

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

298 Highland Lakes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Shelby County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

128 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Highland Lakes ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Highland Lakes compared with Shelby County and Alabama

Census figure	Highland Lakes	Shelby County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.2%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.5%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	2.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,219	$69,559	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagle Point, AL	1.7 mi	568	11%
Meadowbrook, AL	3.3 mi	1,162	15%
Brook Highland, AL	3.5 mi	1,161	13%
Chelsea, AL	6.2 mi	2,538	15%
Indian Springs Village, AL	6.2 mi	723	17%
Vestavia Hills, AL	6.9 mi	7,394	27%

Home health agencies serving Highland Lakes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Birmingham, AL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 836-0777
Centerwell Home Health	Hoover, AL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 739-7800
Centerwell Home Health	Sylacauga, AL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 249-4363
Compassus Home Health	Birmingham, AL	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 868-0147
Compassus Home Health	Pell City, AL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800

Nursing homes near Highland Lakes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River	Vestavia, AL	5.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(205) 977-7216
Diversicare Of Riverchase	Birmingham, AL	8.2 mi	3 of 5	132	(205) 987-0901
Elite Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Center	Birmingham, AL	8.4 mi	1 of 5	143	(205) 870-5666

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Lakes. 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 Highland Lakes

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 12% of the $9,935 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Highland Lakes?

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 12% of the $9,935 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes, AL