Parkinson's Care in Oneonta, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Oneonta, AL: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Blount County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Blount County)

1,448

residents 65 or older (21% of Oneonta)

13

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

369 Oneonta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 22% in Blount County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

161 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Oneonta ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oneonta compared with Blount County and Alabama

Census figure	Oneonta	Blount County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	10.0%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.3%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,826	$45,352	—

Older residents in towns around Oneonta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Remlap, AL	11 mi	611	23%
Springville, AL	14 mi	1,294	19%
Odenville, AL	17 mi	715	15%
Hanceville, AL	18 mi	801	29%
Argo, AL	18 mi	370	15%
Clay, AL	19 mi	1,944	34%

Home health agencies serving Oneonta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Cullman, AL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 739-2992
Amedisys Home Health	Trussville, AL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 655-3707
Compassus Home Health	Pell City, AL	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Adoration Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	276 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 619-3670
Cullman Regional Home Care	Cullman, AL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 737-2831

Nursing homes near Oneonta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Oneonta	Oneonta, AL	1.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(205) 274-2365
Tlc Nursing Center	Oneonta, AL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	103	(205) 625-3520
Altoona Health & Rehab	Altoona, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	50	(205) 589-6394

Straight-line miles from the center of Oneonta. 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 Oneonta

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,152 monthly median income of Oneonta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Oneonta: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oneonta?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,152 monthly median income of Oneonta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Oneonta, AL