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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Richmond County)

12%

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

5,959

residents 65 or older (18% of Martinez)

6

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

1,303 Martinez residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 32% in Richmond County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

688 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Martinez ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Martinez compared with Richmond County and Georgia

Census figure	Martinez	Richmond County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	32%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	10%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	9.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,750	$47,485	—

Older residents in towns around Martinez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Evans, GA	4.0 mi	7,045	17%
Grovetown, GA	7.9 mi	1,565	28%
North Augusta, SC	8.3 mi	4,801	19%
Belvedere, SC	9.7 mi	756	22%
Augusta, GA	11 mi	30,767	33%
Clearwater, SC	11 mi	338	44%

Home health agencies serving Martinez

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	77 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home Health Care	Augusta, GA	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 860-0772
Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc.	Thomson, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 595-9688
Trinity Home Health	Martinez, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 729-6000
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	75 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395
Aveanna Healthcare	Martinez, GA	0.9 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(706) 868-6543

Nursing homes near Martinez

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion At Brandon Wilde	Evans, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	65	(706) 868-9800
Harrington Park Health And Rehabilitation	Augusta, GA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	58	(762) 222-7200
Place At Martinez, The	Augusta, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 863-6030

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinez. 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 Martinez

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 22% of the $5,646 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Martinez?

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 22% of the $5,646 monthly median income of Martinez 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.

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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 Martinez, GA