Parkinson's Care in Macon, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Macon, MS: the local picture

58%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41% in Noxubee County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Noxubee County)

412

residents 65 or older (12% of Macon)

3

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

204 Macon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (58%; 41% in Noxubee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

59 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Macon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Macon compared with Noxubee County and Mississippi

Census figure	Macon	Noxubee County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	58%	41%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	8.8%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	9.7%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,929	$27,109	—

Older residents in towns around Macon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Hope, MS	26 mi	484	11%
Mississippi State, MS	26 mi	0	—
Columbus, MS	28 mi	4,787	19%
Starkville, MS	28 mi	2,917	26%
Louisville, MS	29 mi	1,340	36%
West Point, MS	34 mi	1,985	17%

Home health agencies serving Macon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, MS	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(662) 327-9669
Accentcare Home Health Of Carthage	Carthage, MS	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-8333
Mississippi Homecare Of Eupora	Eupora, MS	52 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-5446

Nursing homes near Macon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Noxubee County Nursing Home	Macon, MS	0.1 mi	1 of 5	60	(662) 726-2097
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home	Aliceville, AL	23 mi	5 of 5	100	(205) 373-6307
MS Care Center Of Dekalb	De Kalb, MS	25 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 743-5888

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 63% of the $1,577 monthly median income of Macon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Macon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Macon?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 63% of the $1,577 monthly median income of Macon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Macon, MS