Parkinson's Care in Putney, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Putney, GA: the local picture

26%

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Dougherty County)

597

residents 65 or older (19% of Putney)

2

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

158 Putney residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 29% in Dougherty County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

115 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Putney ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Putney compared with Dougherty County and Georgia

Census figure	Putney	Dougherty County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	29%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	12%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,406	$45,956	—

Older residents in towns around Putney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Albany, GA	8.3 mi	10,942	30%
Sylvester, GA	16 mi	1,018	33%
Camilla, GA	18 mi	925	47%
Leesburg, GA	18 mi	395	25%
Pelham, GA	24 mi	669	18%
Moultrie, GA	28 mi	2,540	37%

Home health agencies serving Putney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Albany, GA	9.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 430-8878
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	7.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300

Nursing homes near Putney

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation	Albany, GA	8.5 mi	2 of 5	186	(229) 435-0741
Pruitthealth - Palmyra	Albany, GA	9.6 mi	1 of 5	250	(229) 883-0500
Pruitthealth - Sylvester	Sylvester, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	117	(229) 776-5541

Straight-line miles from the center of Putney. 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 Putney

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $5,784 monthly median income of Putney households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Putney: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Putney?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $5,784 monthly median income of Putney households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Putney, GA