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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in McCracken County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in McCracken County)

4,744

residents 65 or older (18% of Paducah)

3

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

1,090 Paducah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in McCracken County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

442 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

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

Paducah compared with McCracken County and Kentucky

Census figure	Paducah	McCracken County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.3%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,447	$46,834	—

Older residents in towns around Paducah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hendron, KY	2.6 mi	1,456	28%
Massac, KY	3.5 mi	658	21%
Farley, KY	4.5 mi	927	34%
Metropolis, IL	5.9 mi	1,415	21%
Reidland, KY	7.8 mi	966	19%
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	29%

Home health agencies serving Paducah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	3.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	183 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Nursing homes near Paducah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	0.7 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168
Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation	Paducah, KY	1.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(270) 444-9661

Straight-line miles from the center of Paducah. 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 Paducah

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 49% of the $3,121 monthly median income of Paducah 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 Paducah: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Paducah?

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 49% of the $3,121 monthly median income of Paducah 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 Paducah, KY