Parkinson's Care in Meridian, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Meridian, MS: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Lauderdale County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Lauderdale County)

6,205

residents 65 or older (18% of Meridian)

8

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

1,880 Meridian residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 27% in Lauderdale County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

617 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Meridian ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Meridian compared with Lauderdale County and Mississippi

Census figure	Meridian	Lauderdale County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.2%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.5%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,359	$40,877	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newton, MS	27 mi	714	49%
Livingston, AL	33 mi	350	27%
Philadelphia, MS	37 mi	1,135	23%
Pearl River, MS	43 mi	598	38%
Forest, MS	46 mi	700	36%
Waynesboro, MS	49 mi	850	24%

Home health agencies serving Meridian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	220 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367

Nursing homes near Meridian

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trend Health & Rehab Of Meridian LLC	Meridian, MS	0.6 mi	4 of 5	58	(601) 282-1300
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Meridian, MS	1.0 mi	1 of 5	82	(601) 482-7164
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian	Meridian, MS	1.4 mi	1 of 5	84	(601) 483-1467

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Meridian: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Meridian?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Meridian, MS