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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Meriwether County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Meriwether County)

654

residents 65 or older (18% of Manchester)

7

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

171 Manchester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Meriwether County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

88 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Manchester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Manchester compared with Meriwether County and Georgia

Census figure	Manchester	Meriwether County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	9.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$48,150	—

Older residents in towns around Manchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hannahs Mill, GA	18 mi	641	44%
Thomaston, GA	18 mi	1,990	37%
LaGrange, GA	26 mi	4,747	27%
Hogansville, GA	26 mi	437	28%
Columbus, GA	28 mi	30,092	25%
Grantville, GA	28 mi	369	14%

Home health agencies serving Manchester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, GA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 649-7990
Amedisys Home Health Of Griffin	Griffin, GA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 229-4962
Prohealth Home Health-Georgia, LLC	Columbus, GA	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 324-7763
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
West Georgia Home Care	Lagrange, GA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 845-3291
Enhabit Home Health	Columbus, GA	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 327-6159

Nursing homes near Manchester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Warm Springs Medical Center Nursing Home	Warm Springs, GA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	79	(706) 655-3331
Pruitthealth - Greenville	Greenville, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	113	(706) 672-4241
Oak View Home, Inc	Waverly Hall, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	100	(706) 582-2117

Straight-line miles from the center of Manchester. 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 Manchester

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 28% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Manchester 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 Manchester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Manchester?

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 28% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Manchester 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.

More near Manchester

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Other care in Manchester

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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.

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