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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ladonia, AL: the local picture

41%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Russell County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Russell County)

436

residents 65 or older (13% of Ladonia)

8

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

177 Ladonia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 34% in Russell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

55 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Ladonia compared with Russell County and Alabama

Census figure	Ladonia	Russell County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	34%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	8.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,833	$33,885	—

Older residents in towns around Ladonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Phenix City, AL	3.5 mi	4,957	34%
Smiths Station, AL	4.4 mi	744	23%
Columbus, GA	13 mi	30,092	25%
Cusseta, GA	19 mi	397	26%
Opelika, AL	22 mi	6,049	19%
Valley, AL	25 mi	1,645	33%

Home health agencies serving Ladonia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	4.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Enhabit Home Health	Valley, AL	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 768-6225
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	89 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Prime Home Health Of Lee County	Opelika, AL	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 745-7966

Nursing homes near Ladonia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center	Phenix City, AL	4.0 mi	3 of 5	86	(334) 298-8247
Canterbury Health Care Facility	Phenix City, AL	4.2 mi	2 of 5	137	(334) 291-0485
Parkwood Health Care Facility	Phenix City, AL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(334) 297-0237

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladonia. 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 Ladonia

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 25% of the $4,653 monthly median income of Ladonia 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 Ladonia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ladonia?

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 25% of the $4,653 monthly median income of Ladonia 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Ladonia, AL