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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Lanier County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (17% in Lanier County)

521

residents 65 or older (18% of Lakeland)

4

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

123 Lakeland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 28% in Lanier County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

66 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Lakeland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lakeland compared with Lanier County and Georgia

Census figure	Lakeland	Lanier County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	28%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	17%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	17%	26%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,157	$30,462	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bemiss, GA	11 mi	781	19%
Nashville, GA	15 mi	754	39%
Valdosta, GA	18 mi	7,848	24%
Hahira, GA	18 mi	391	16%
Adel, GA	22 mi	919	28%
Echols County, GA	25 mi	456	19%

Home health agencies serving Lakeland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Homerville, GA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 247-7760
Amedisys Home Health	Waycross, GA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 285-2222
Crescent Home Health	Adel, GA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 896-8177
Pruitthealth @ Home - Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 247-4665

Nursing homes near Lakeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sgmc Health Villa	Lakeland, GA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	62	(229) 433-8425
Berrien Oaks Nursing And Rehab Center	Nashville, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	108	(229) 543-7335
Pruitthealth - Lakehaven, LLC	Valdosta, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	90	(229) 242-7368

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeland. 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 Lakeland

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, which is 61% of the $2,013 monthly median income of Lakeland households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Lakeland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lakeland?

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, which is 61% of the $2,013 monthly median income of Lakeland households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Lakeland, GA