Parkinson's Care in La Follette, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Follette, TN: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Campbell County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in Campbell County)

1,447

residents 65 or older (20% of La Follette)

10

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

451 La Follette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 33% in Campbell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

191 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

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

La Follette compared with Campbell County and Tennessee

Census figure	La Follette	Campbell County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	33%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	16%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	12%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,558	$37,260	—

Older residents in towns around La Follette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksboro, TN	4.5 mi	419	30%
Clinton, TN	19 mi	2,368	30%
Maynardville, TN	20 mi	287	35%
Halls, TN	23 mi	2,785	18%
Oneida, TN	24 mi	707	31%
Powell, TN	24 mi	2,329	18%

Home health agencies serving La Follette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Amedisys Home Health Of Tennessee	Tazewell, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 626-2405
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
All Heart Home Care	Nashville, TN	142 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 361-4859
Enhabit Home Health	Knoxville, TN	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-4010
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Knoxville, TN	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 544-6200

Nursing homes near La Follette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cumberland Village Care	Lafollette, TN	2.1 mi	4 of 5	182	(423) 562-0760
Tennova Lafollette Health And Rehab Center	Lafollette, TN	3.9 mi	4 of 5	98	(423) 907-1380
Rocky Top Care Center	Rocky Top, TN	11 mi	1 of 5	117	(865) 426-2147

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

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,297 monthly median income of La Follette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Follette: common questions

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

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,297 monthly median income of La Follette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 La Follette, TN