In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Oak Island, NC
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Parkinson’s Care in Oak Island, NC: the local picture
402 Oak Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 13% in Brunswick County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
123 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).
Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Oak Island ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Oak Island compared with Brunswick County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Oak Island | Brunswick County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 11% | 13% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.2% | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6% | 3.0% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 42% | 34% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 20% | 28% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $71,696 | $69,925 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oak Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James, NC | 2.4 mi | 4,439 | 5.0% |
| Southport, NC | 6.5 mi | 2,014 | 13% |
| Boiling Spring Lakes, NC | 9.4 mi | 1,290 | 11% |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 15 mi | 1,351 | 13% |
| Shallotte, NC | 16 mi | 1,100 | 9.6% |
| Myrtle Grove, NC | 20 mi | 2,200 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Oak Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick | Leland, NC | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 473-5104 |
| Well Care Home Health | Wilmington, NC | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 362-9405 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Delco, NC | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | — |
| Assistedcare Home Health Inc | Leland, NC | 25 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (225) 299-3990 |
| Adoration Home Health | Lenoir, NC | 238 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Nhrmc Home Care | Rocky Point, NC | 38 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Nursing homes near Oak Island
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor | Southport, NC | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (910) 457-9581 |
| Bolivia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Bolivia, NC | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 90 | (910) 755-5955 |
| Autumn Care Of Shallotte | Shallotte, NC | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (910) 754-8858 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Island. 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 Oak Island
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 22% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Oak Island 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.
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 Oak Island: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oak Island?
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 22% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Oak Island 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Shallotte, NC
- Parkinson’s Care in Myrtle Grove, NC
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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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