Hokes Bluff, Alabama

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Hokes Bluff, AL

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hokes Bluff, AL: the local picture

26%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Etowah County)
11%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Etowah County)
1,091
residents 65 or older (24% of Hokes Bluff)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hokes Bluff ZIP codes in their service area

282 Hokes Bluff residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 25% in Etowah County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Hokes Bluff ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hokes Bluff compared with Etowah County and Alabama

Census figureHokes BluffEtowah CountyAlabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking26%25%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering11%11%9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing2.7%8.7%7.9%
Residents 65 or older24%20%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%30%29%
Households with no vehicle1.1%4.4%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$68,063$44,181—

Older residents in towns around Hokes Bluff

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Glencoe, AL5.0 mi1,18423%
Gadsden, AL8.9 mi6,02029%
Southside, AL11 mi1,96220%
Rainbow City, AL13 mi1,94722%
Jacksonville, AL14 mi1,72339%
Attalla, AL15 mi1,35027%

Home health agencies serving Hokes Bluff

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthGadsden, AL5.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work—
Centerwell Home HealthRainbow City, AL14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 442-1138
Amedisys Home Health Of AnnistonAnniston, AL18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 820-2503
Compassus Home HealthPell City, AL39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 313-2800
Prohealth Home Health, LLCHuntsville, AL62 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(256) 945-9100
Medical Centers HomecareAlbertville, AL28 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 878-5811

Nursing homes near Hokes Bluff

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Coosa Valley Health And RehabGlencoe, AL4.2 mi3 of 5124(256) 492-5350
Northside Health CareGadsden, AL6.6 mi3 of 5115(256) 543-7101
Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation CenterGadsden, AL9.1 mi4 of 5209(256) 543-3467

Straight-line miles from the center of Hokes Bluff. 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 Hokes Bluff

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 20% of the $5,672 monthly median income of Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hokes Bluff?

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 20% of the $5,672 monthly median income of Hokes Bluff 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.

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