Parkinson's Care in Kosciusko, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kosciusko, MS: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Attala County)

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Attala County)

1,220

residents 65 or older (18% of Kosciusko)

6

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

296 Kosciusko residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in Attala County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

91 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Kosciusko ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kosciusko compared with Attala County and Mississippi

Census figure	Kosciusko	Attala County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	12%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.2%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.1%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,313	$40,372	—

Older residents in towns around Kosciusko

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carthage, MS	22 mi	1,007	39%
Pearl River, MS	27 mi	598	38%
Winona, MS	31 mi	882	40%
Louisville, MS	31 mi	1,340	36%
Philadelphia, MS	33 mi	1,135	23%
Canton, MS	41 mi	1,666	25%

Home health agencies serving Kosciusko

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Centerwell Home Health	Bruce, MS	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 983-2273
Accentcare Home Health Of Carthage	Carthage, MS	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-8333
Mississippi Homecare Of Jackson	Jackson, MS	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 352-5063
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	38 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Nursing homes near Kosciusko

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Attala County Nursing Center	Kosciusko, MS	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(662) 289-1200
Holmes County Long Term Care Center - Durant	Durant, MS	15 mi	1 of 5	80	(662) 653-4106
Vaiden Community Living Center	Vaiden, MS	22 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 464-7714

Straight-line miles from the center of Kosciusko. 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 Kosciusko

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $2,526 monthly median income of Kosciusko households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Kosciusko: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kosciusko?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $2,526 monthly median income of Kosciusko households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Kosciusko, MS