Parkinson's Care in Lexington, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Lexington, NC: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Davidson County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Davidson County)

3,040

residents 65 or older (15% of Lexington)

17

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

859 Lexington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Davidson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Lexington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lexington compared with Davidson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Lexington	Davidson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.3%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	28%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,481	$44,736	—

Older residents in towns around Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tyro, NC	5.7 mi	520	31%
Welcome, NC	7.6 mi	603	25%
Spencer, NC	11 mi	784	45%
Thomasville, NC	12 mi	4,680	24%
Midway, NC	13 mi	1,029	24%
Salisbury, NC	15 mi	6,127	30%

Home health agencies serving Lexington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad	Greensboro, NC	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 282-9701
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200
Centerwell Home Health	Winston-Salem, NC	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist -Care At Home	Winston Salem, NC	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Thomasville, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 249-0382
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449

Nursing homes near Lexington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Acres Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Lexington, NC	0.8 mi	1 of 5	106	(336) 249-7521
Lexington Health Care Center	Lexington, NC	2.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(336) 242-1349
Davidson Health & Rehab Center	Lexington, NC	2.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(336) 956-1132

Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington. 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 Lexington

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,457 monthly median income of Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Lexington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lexington?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,457 monthly median income of Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Lexington, NC