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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Henry County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Henry County)

2,721

residents 65 or older (8.8% of McDonough)

13

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

883 McDonough residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 21% in Henry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

217 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving McDonough ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

McDonough compared with Henry County and Georgia

Census figure	McDonough	Henry County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	8.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	8.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	2.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,199	$61,589	—

Older residents in towns around McDonough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Locust Grove, GA	7.1 mi	737	15%
Heron Bay, GA	7.5 mi	549	38%
Stockbridge, GA	7.7 mi	4,421	24%
Hampton, GA	9.6 mi	850	9.3%
Lovejoy, GA	9.7 mi	587	16%
Bonanza, GA	11 mi	423	15%

Home health agencies serving McDonough

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Centerwell Home Health	Peachtree City, GA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 487-1399
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181

Nursing homes near McDonough

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westbury Center Of Mcdonough For Nursing & Healing	Mcdonough, GA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	210	(770) 957-9081
Pruitthealth - Laurel Park, LLC	Stockbridge, GA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	89	(770) 507-3840
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436

Straight-line miles from the center of McDonough. 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 McDonough

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 $4,350 monthly median income of McDonough 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 McDonough: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McDonough?

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 $4,350 monthly median income of McDonough 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 McDonough, GA