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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Lincoln County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Lincoln County)

2,277

residents 65 or older (19% of Lincolnton)

14

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

414 Lincolnton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Lincoln County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Lincolnton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lincolnton compared with Lincoln County and North Carolina

Census figure	Lincolnton	Lincoln County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	8.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	21%	28%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.3%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,167	$53,633	—

Older residents in towns around Lincolnton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maiden, NC	8.0 mi	598	4.5%
Cherryville, NC	10 mi	1,248	24%
Dallas, NC	11 mi	817	39%
Stanley, NC	12 mi	677	26%
Newton, NC	13 mi	2,733	19%
Bessemer City, NC	13 mi	941	33%

Home health agencies serving Lincolnton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont	Charlotte, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Amedisys Home Health Care	Gastonia, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 867-1141
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Gastonia, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1131
Adoration Home Health	Gastonia, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1032

Nursing homes near Lincolnton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center	Lincolnton, NC	0.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(704) 732-1138
Cardinal Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Lincolnton, NC	1.1 mi	5 of 5	63	(704) 732-7055
The Greens At Lincolnton	Lincolnton, NC	1.3 mi	2 of 5	117	(704) 735-8065

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincolnton. 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 Lincolnton

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 36% of the $3,597 monthly median income of Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lincolnton?

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 36% of the $3,597 monthly median income of Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton, NC