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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Shelby County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Shelby County)

2,370

residents 65 or older (17% of Lakeland)

18

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

333 Lakeland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 23% in Shelby County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

244 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Lakeland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lakeland compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lakeland	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	8.5%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	7.4%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	8.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,803	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Arlington, TN	3.7 mi	1,414	23%
Bartlett, TN	5.7 mi	10,412	25%
Oakland, TN	11 mi	1,720	15%
Millington, TN	11 mi	1,927	32%
Atoka, TN	12 mi	1,272	26%
Germantown, TN	13 mi	9,854	14%

Home health agencies serving Lakeland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Somerville	Arlington, TN	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(901) 465-4101
Still Waters Home Health Agency	Cordova, TN	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 794-7988
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(901) 203-8202
Homechoice Health Services	Memphis, TN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 380-4404
Beacon Home Health	Cordova, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 388-3335
Adoration Home Health Care West Tennessee	Cordova, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 266-5100

Nursing homes near Lakeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Kings Daughters And Sons	Bartlett, TN	5.4 mi	2 of 5	108	(901) 272-7405
Rainbow Rehab And Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	5.4 mi	1 of 5	115	(901) 937-6302
Gallaway Health And Rehab	Gallaway, TN	7.1 mi	1 of 5	104	(901) 867-8575

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 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 25% of the $5,400 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. 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 Lakeland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lakeland?

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 25% of the $5,400 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. 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 Lakeland, TN