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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Pickens County)

3.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Pickens County)

847

residents 65 or older (18% of Jasper)

9

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

213 Jasper residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Pickens County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

24 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.1%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Jasper ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Jasper compared with Pickens County and Georgia

Census figure	Jasper	Pickens County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	7.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	19%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.8%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ball Ground, GA	9.5 mi	410	23%
Canton, GA	15 mi	5,156	14%
Dawsonville, GA	18 mi	637	12%
Holly Springs, GA	21 mi	2,223	25%
Milton, GA	23 mi	4,356	11%
Cumming, GA	25 mi	1,400	29%

Home health agencies serving Jasper

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Amedisys Northwest Home Health	Jasper, GA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 637-8793
Centerwell Home Health	Cumming, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 781-1999
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy Company	Gainesville, GA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 532-2013
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570

Nursing homes near Jasper

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jasper Point Of Journey LLC	Jasper, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 692-6323
Pruitthealth - Jasper	Jasper, GA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(706) 253-2441
Wildwood Health And Rehab	Talking Rock, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	44	(706) 692-6014

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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. 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 Jasper: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Jasper?

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. 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 Jasper, GA