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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Mount Airy, NC: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Surry County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Surry County)

2,720

residents 65 or older (26% of Mount Airy)

10

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

696 Mount Airy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 23% in Surry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Mount Airy ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mount Airy compared with Surry County and North Carolina

Census figure	Mount Airy	Surry County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.6%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	33%	28%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	4.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,724	$37,208	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Airy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hillsville, VA	19 mi	630	31%
Galax, VA	20 mi	1,418	24%
Elkin, NC	21 mi	902	25%
King, NC	22 mi	1,710	22%
Jonesville, NC	22 mi	729	42%
Tobaccoville, NC	24 mi	514	15%

Home health agencies serving Mount Airy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad	Greensboro, NC	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 282-9701
Pruitthealth Home Health - Pilot Mountain	Pilot Mountain, NC	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(336) 368-0220
Amedisys Home Health Of Winston Salem	Winston-Salem, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 768-7200
Centerwell Home Health	King, NC	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adoration Home Health	Winston-Salem, NC	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Winston-Salem, NC	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 891-6523

Nursing homes near Mount Airy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Surry Community Health Center By Harborview	Mount Airy, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(336) 789-5076
Northern Regional Hospital	Mount Airy, NC	1.4 mi	5 of 5	33	(336) 719-7000
Central Continuing Care	Mount Airy, NC	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(336) 786-2133

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Airy. 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 Mount Airy

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 53% of the $2,477 monthly median income of Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mount Airy?

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 53% of the $2,477 monthly median income of Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy, NC