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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in McRae-Helena, GA: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Telfair County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Telfair County)

1,115

residents 65 or older (18% of McRae-Helena)

2

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

320 McRae-Helena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Telfair County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving McRae-Helena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

McRae-Helena compared with Telfair County and Georgia

Census figure	McRae-Helena	Telfair County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	7.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	26%
Households with no vehicle	24%	14%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,264	$38,125	—

Older residents in towns around McRae-Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alamo, GA	9.0 mi	345	13%
Eastman, GA	19 mi	948	33%
Hazlehurst, GA	22 mi	587	31%
Abbeville, GA	24 mi	349	30%
Soperton, GA	28 mi	436	32%
Vidalia, GA	31 mi	2,250	36%

Home health agencies serving McRae-Helena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027

Nursing homes near McRae-Helena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcrae Manor Nursing Home	Mc Rae, GA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	133	(229) 868-6473
Woods At Lumber City Of Journey LLC, The	Lumber City, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	86	(912) 363-2484
Glenwood Health And Rehabilitation	Glenwood, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	62	(912) 523-5102

Straight-line miles from the center of McRae-Helena. 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 McRae-Helena

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 34% of the $3,605 monthly median income of McRae-Helena 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 McRae-Helena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McRae-Helena?

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 34% of the $3,605 monthly median income of McRae-Helena 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.

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