Parkinson's Care in Oakwood, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Oakwood, GA: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Hall County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Hall County)

592

residents 65 or older (10% of Oakwood)

6

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

188 Oakwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 20% in Hall County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

84 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Oakwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oakwood compared with Hall County and Georgia

Census figure	Oakwood	Hall County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.8%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	21%	26%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,071	$66,097	—

Older residents in towns around Oakwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Flowery Branch, GA	4.0 mi	1,397	13%
Gainesville, GA	5.7 mi	6,676	27%
Braselton, GA	8.9 mi	3,012	9.5%
Buford, GA	9.3 mi	2,206	26%
Hoschton, GA	12 mi	627	7.2%
Pendergrass, GA	12 mi	134	2.2%

Home health agencies serving Oakwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Georgia Home Health	Gainesville, GA	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 297-0041
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy Company	Gainesville, GA	6.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 532-2013
Pruitthealth At Home - Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 533-7410
Accentcare Home Health Of Northeast Georgia	Buford, GA	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 450-9950
Enhabit Home Health	Gainesville, GA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 536-0497
Aveanna Healthcare	Peachtree Corners, GA	26 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy	(404) 914-5967

Nursing homes near Oakwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crossroads Of Flowery Branch Of Journey LLC, The	Flowery Branch, GA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(770) 967-2070
New Horizons Limestone	Gainesville, GA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	142	(770) 219-8600
Pruitthealth - Limestone	Gainesville, GA	8.5 mi	4 of 5	104	(770) 536-3391

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakwood. 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 Oakwood

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,589 monthly median income of Oakwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Oakwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oakwood?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,589 monthly median income of Oakwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Oakwood, GA