Parkinson's Care in Pontotoc, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pontotoc, MS: the local picture

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36% in Pontotoc County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Pontotoc County)

990

residents 65 or older (17% of Pontotoc)

3

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

326 Pontotoc residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 36% in Pontotoc County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

107 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Pontotoc compared with Pontotoc County and Mississippi

Census figure	Pontotoc	Pontotoc County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	36%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	11%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	9.1%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	2.2%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,436	$43,781	—

Older residents in towns around Pontotoc

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tupelo, MS	16 mi	6,418	20%
New Albany, MS	17 mi	1,427	33%
Verona, MS	17 mi	263	27%
Saltillo, MS	20 mi	786	16%
Guntown, MS	24 mi	145	24%
Houston, MS	25 mi	769	20%

Home health agencies serving Pontotoc

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Tupelo, MS	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 844-9725
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha	Tupelo, MS	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 377-2499
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402

Nursing homes near Pontotoc

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pontotoc Nursing Home	Pontotoc, MS	0.9 mi	5 of 5	44	(662) 489-5510
Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center	Pontotoc, MS	1.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(662) 489-6411
Sunshine Health Care, Inc	Pontotoc, MS	1.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(662) 489-1189

Straight-line miles from the center of Pontotoc. 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 Pontotoc

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,370 monthly median income of Pontotoc households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Pontotoc: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pontotoc?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,370 monthly median income of Pontotoc households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Pontotoc, MS