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

Local figures

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

49%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38% in Floyd County)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (17% in Floyd County)

824

residents 65 or older (22% of Prestonsburg)

3

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

333 Prestonsburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (49%; 38% in Floyd County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

146 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (21%).

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

Prestonsburg compared with Floyd County and Kentucky

Census figure	Prestonsburg	Floyd County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	49%	38%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	17%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	16%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	11%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,195	$35,676	—

Older residents in towns around Prestonsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Paintsville, KY	9.8 mi	630	16%
Pikeville, KY	19 mi	1,283	40%
Williamson, WV	27 mi	616	45%
Louisa, KY	31 mi	499	46%
West Liberty, KY	32 mi	477	43%
Hazard, KY	38 mi	934	28%

Home health agencies serving Prestonsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Health Services, Inc	Pikeville, KY	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 432-2111
Logan Arh Home Health Agency	Logan, WV	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 752-2535
Highlands Arh Home Health	Prestonsburg, KY	1.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 598-5858

Nursing homes near Prestonsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prestonsburg Health Care Center	Prestonsburg, KY	0.9 mi	5 of 5	56	(606) 886-2378
Riverview Health Care Center	Prestonsburg, KY	1.3 mi	3 of 5	121	(606) 886-9178
Mountain Manor Of Paintsville	Paintsville, KY	9.4 mi	1 of 5	126	(606) 789-5808

Straight-line miles from the center of Prestonsburg. 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 Prestonsburg

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 52% of the $2,933 monthly median income of Prestonsburg 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 Prestonsburg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Prestonsburg?

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 52% of the $2,933 monthly median income of Prestonsburg 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 Prestonsburg, KY