Parkinson's Care in Red Bay, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Red Bay, AL: the local picture

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Franklin County)

4.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Franklin County)

637

residents 65 or older (20% of Red Bay)

7

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

55 Red Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 24% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

26 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Red Bay ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Red Bay compared with Franklin County and Alabama

Census figure	Red Bay	Franklin County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	14%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	7.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,214	$40,526	—

Older residents in towns around Red Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fulton, MS	19 mi	889	18%
Hamilton, AL	23 mi	1,629	51%
Russellville, AL	24 mi	1,593	30%
Iuka, MS	26 mi	798	30%
Booneville, MS	29 mi	1,373	30%
Baldwyn, MS	29 mi	591	48%

Home health agencies serving Red Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Keller Home Care	Red Bay, AL	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 356-8160
Northwest Home Health	Russellville, AL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(256) 331-0006
Enhabit Home Health	Decatur, AL	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 355-5746
Alabama Homecare Hamilton	Hamilton, AL	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(205) 921-0391

Nursing homes near Red Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Redbay Nursing And Rehab Center	Red Bay, AL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(256) 356-4982
Courtyards Comm Living Center	Fulton, MS	19 mi	2 of 5	66	(662) 862-6140
The Meadows	Fulton, MS	21 mi	2 of 5	130	(662) 862-2165

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Bay. 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 Red Bay

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,601 monthly median income of Red Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Red Bay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Red Bay?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,601 monthly median income of Red Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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.

More near Red Bay

More senior care near Red Bay

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Red Bay

More for Red Bay families

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 Red Bay, AL