Parkinson's Care in Murray, KY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Murray, KY: the local picture

29%

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

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Calloway County)

2,364

residents 65 or older (13% of Murray)

3

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

636 Murray residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Calloway County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

209 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Murray ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Murray compared with Calloway County and Kentucky

Census figure	Murray	Calloway County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	7.5%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,286	$43,328	—

Older residents in towns around Murray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Benton, KY	16 mi	947	29%
Mayfield, KY	20 mi	1,872	38%
Paris, TN	22 mi	2,271	29%
Reidland, KY	29 mi	966	19%
Calvert City, KY	30 mi	474	29%
Dresden, TN	31 mi	852	44%

Home health agencies serving Murray

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health	Mayfield, KY	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(270) 753-5656
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	185 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Nursing homes near Murray

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	Murray, KY	1.7 mi	1 of 5	226	(270) 752-2900
Towne Square Care Of Puryear	Puryear, TN	12 mi	2 of 5	32	(731) 247-3205
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Benton, KY	15 mi	4 of 5	96	(270) 527-3296

Straight-line miles from the center of Murray. 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 Murray

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 39% of the $3,857 monthly median income of Murray 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.

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 Murray: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Murray?

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 39% of the $3,857 monthly median income of Murray 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Murray, KY