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

Local figures

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

52%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Scott County)

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (18% in Scott County)

669

residents 65 or older (18% of Morton)

9

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

301 Morton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (52%; 31% in Scott County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

182 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (32%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Morton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Morton compared with Scott County and Mississippi

Census figure	Morton	Scott County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	52%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	32%	18%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	12%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.4%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,750	$39,941	—

Older residents in towns around Morton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forest, MS	11 mi	700	36%
Brandon, MS	20 mi	4,500	28%
Flowood, MS	24 mi	1,563	20%
Pearl, MS	26 mi	3,988	29%
Canton, MS	28 mi	1,666	25%
Carthage, MS	29 mi	1,007	39%

Home health agencies serving Morton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Adoration Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 619-3670
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Enhabit Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 638-6606
Mississippi Homecare Of Jackson	Jackson, MS	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 352-5063

Nursing homes near Morton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
MS Care Center Of Morton	Morton, MS	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 732-6361
Community Place	Brandon, MS	21 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 355-0617
Brandon Court	Brandon, MS	22 mi	4 of 5	100	(601) 664-2259

Straight-line miles from the center of Morton. 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 Morton

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 50% of the $1,979 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Morton?

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 50% of the $1,979 monthly median income of Morton 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 Morton, MS