In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Mount Washington, KY
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Parkinson’s Care in Mount Washington, KY: the local picture
484 Mount Washington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 25% in Bullitt County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
229 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).
Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Mount Washington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Mount Washington compared with Bullitt County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Mount Washington | Bullitt County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 21% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,159 | $55,281 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mount Washington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Village, KY | 6.8 mi | 647 | 14% |
| Hillview, KY | 7.8 mi | 985 | 30% |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 9.0 mi | 1,517 | 40% |
| Louisville, KY | 9.8 mi | 101,891 | 23% |
| Jeffersontown, KY | 11 mi | 6,398 | 19% |
| Douglass Hills, KY | 13 mi | 1,599 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Mount Washington
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Louisville, KY | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 895-4213 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Elizabethtown, KY | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 763-9242 |
| Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health | Louisville, KY | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 933-1311 |
| Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville | Louisville, KY | 6.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 584-2456 |
| Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care | Louisville, KY | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 454-5656 |
| Caretenders | Louisville, KY | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 238-5150 |
Nursing homes near Mount Washington
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Health & Rehabilitation | Mount Washington, KY | 0.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 122 | (502) 538-3500 |
| Sanders Ridge Health Campus | Mount Washington, KY | 2.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 56 | (502) 251-3821 |
| Glen Ridge Health Campus | Louisville, KY | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 70 | (502) 297-8590 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Washington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Mount Washington
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,763 monthly median income of Mount Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Mount Washington: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mount Washington?
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,763 monthly median income of Mount Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.
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