Parkinson's Care in La Fayette, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Fayette, AL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Chambers County)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Chambers County)

615

residents 65 or older (23% of La Fayette)

8

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

135 La Fayette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 25% in Chambers County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

102 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (20%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving La Fayette ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Fayette compared with Chambers County and Alabama

Census figure	La Fayette	Chambers County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	20%	13%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	24%	7.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,671	$40,092	—

Older residents in towns around La Fayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huguley, AL	10 mi	523	38%
Lanett, AL	12 mi	1,163	19%
Valley, AL	13 mi	1,645	33%
West Point, GA	15 mi	349	38%
Opelika, AL	17 mi	6,049	19%
Roanoke, AL	17 mi	1,295	30%

Home health agencies serving La Fayette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Enhabit Home Health	Valley, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 768-6225
Eamc - Lanier Home Health	Valley, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 756-1950
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900
Prime Home Health Of Lee County	Opelika, AL	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 745-7966

Nursing homes near La Fayette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lafayette Nursing Home	Lafayette, AL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	63	(334) 864-9371
Lafayette Extended Care	Lafayette, AL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	69	(334) 864-8854
Diversicare Of Lanett	Lanett, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	85	(334) 644-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of La Fayette. 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 La Fayette

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 40% of the $2,889 monthly median income of La Fayette 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 La Fayette: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in La Fayette?

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 40% of the $2,889 monthly median income of La Fayette 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.

More near La Fayette

More senior care near La Fayette

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in La Fayette

More for La Fayette families

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 La Fayette, AL