Parkinson's Care in Polkton, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Polkton, NC: the local picture

30%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.8% in Anson County)

287

residents 65 or older (11% of Polkton)

3

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

59 Polkton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 29% in Anson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

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

Polkton compared with Anson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Polkton	Anson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	9.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	11%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	28%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,600	$36,250	—

Older residents in towns around Polkton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wadesboro, NC	7.4 mi	992	35%
Marshville, NC	9.8 mi	376	10%
Wingate, NC	14 mi	337	45%
Oakboro, NC	17 mi	459	25%
Unionville, NC	19 mi	825	22%
Monroe, NC	21 mi	5,480	28%

Home health agencies serving Polkton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Charlotte, NC	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Wadesboro, NC	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 770-4551
Atrium Health At Home Union	Monroe, NC	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 512-2312

Nursing homes near Polkton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anson Health And Rehabilitation	Wadesboro, NC	7.3 mi	5 of 5	95	(704) 695-3301
Wadesboro Health & Rehab Center	Wadesboro, NC	9.1 mi	3 of 5	66	(704) 694-4106
Autumn Care Of Marshville	Marshville, NC	10 mi	1 of 5	110	(704) 624-6643

Straight-line miles from the center of Polkton. 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 Polkton

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 61% of the $2,133 monthly median income of Polkton 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.

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 Polkton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Polkton?

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 61% of the $2,133 monthly median income of Polkton 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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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Polkton, NC