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

Local figures

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

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Caldwell County)

22%

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

1,254

residents 65 or older (20% of Princeton)

6

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

467 Princeton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 31% in Caldwell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

258 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Princeton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Princeton compared with Caldwell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Princeton	Caldwell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	17%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,250	$39,196	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eddyville, KY	11 mi	519	46%
Cadiz, KY	17 mi	472	31%
Marion, KY	19 mi	718	20%
Providence, KY	22 mi	404	24%
Madisonville, KY	27 mi	3,770	26%
Calvert City, KY	28 mi	474	29%

Home health agencies serving Princeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caldwell County Home Health	Princeton, KY	1.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 365-2011
Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home	Madisonville, KY	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876
Caretenders	Cadiz, KY	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 522-0488
Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky	Hopkinsville, KY	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 885-6353
Marion Home Health Agency	Marion, KY	19 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(270) 965-2550

Nursing homes near Princeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Princeton Nursing & Rehabilitation	Princeton, KY	1.1 mi	3 of 5	104	(270) 365-3541
Dawson Springs Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dawson Springs, KY	11 mi	2 of 5	59	(270) 797-2025
Tradewater Pointe	Dawson Springs, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	60	(270) 797-8131

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 62% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Princeton?

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 62% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton, KY