Parkinson's Care in Paris, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Paris, TN: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Henry County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Henry County)

2,271

residents 65 or older (22% of Paris)

9

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

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

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

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Paris ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Paris compared with Henry County and Tennessee

Census figure	Paris	Henry County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.4%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	7.7%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	5.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,660	$38,987	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
McKenzie, TN	15 mi	1,085	40%
Camden, TN	19 mi	775	33%
Huntingdon, TN	21 mi	777	29%
Dresden, TN	22 mi	852	44%
Murray, KY	22 mi	2,364	29%
Martin, TN	30 mi	1,189	30%

Home health agencies serving Paris

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200

Nursing homes near Paris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henry County Health And Rehabilitation	Paris, TN	0.3 mi	5 of 5	136	(731) 642-5700
Patriot Health And Rehabilitation Center	Paris, TN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	127	(731) 642-2535
Towne Square Care Of Puryear	Puryear, TN	11 mi	2 of 5	32	(731) 247-3205

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,388 monthly median income of Paris households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Paris: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Paris?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,388 monthly median income of Paris households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Paris, TN