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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Mecklenburg County)

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Mecklenburg County)

6,264

residents 65 or older (20% of Matthews)

16

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

800 Matthews residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Mecklenburg County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

323 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Matthews ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Matthews compared with Mecklenburg County and North Carolina

Census figure	Matthews	Mecklenburg County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	7.4%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	5.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,581	$60,344	—

Older residents in towns around Matthews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stallings, NC	2.9 mi	2,652	12%
Indian Trail, NC	4.8 mi	3,960	19%
Lake Park, NC	4.9 mi	869	25%
Mint Hill, NC	5.1 mi	5,523	16%
Weddington, NC	6.9 mi	1,924	8.8%
Wesley Chapel, NC	7.9 mi	1,295	9.3%

Home health agencies serving Matthews

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	5.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Adoration Home Health	Charlotte, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont	Charlotte, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Adoration Home Health	Concord, NC	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Charlotte, NC	6.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Care	Gastonia, NC	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 867-1141

Nursing homes near Matthews

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Park Rehabilitation & Health Center	Matthews, NC	1.0 mi	2 of 5	169	(704) 849-6990
Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr At Matthews Glen	Matthews, NC	1.0 mi	5 of 5	15	(704) 845-6220
Matthews Health & Rehab Center	Matthews, NC	1.3 mi	2 of 5	166	(704) 841-4920

Straight-line miles from the center of Matthews. 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 Matthews

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 22% of the $5,965 monthly median income of Matthews 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 Matthews: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Matthews?

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 22% of the $5,965 monthly median income of Matthews 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 Matthews, NC