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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Madison County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Madison County)

3,984

residents 65 or older (11% of Richmond)

8

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

1,197 Richmond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 22% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

308 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Richmond ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Richmond compared with Madison County and Kentucky

Census figure	Richmond	Madison County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	7.7%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	6.1%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,410	$51,585	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Berea, KY	9.7 mi	2,070	18%
Lancaster, KY	17 mi	697	22%
Irvine, KY	18 mi	498	48%
Nicholasville, KY	18 mi	4,549	23%
Winchester, KY	20 mi	3,498	24%
Wilmore, KY	22 mi	841	29%

Home health agencies serving Richmond

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lexington, KY	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 252-4206
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Lexington, KY	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 271-0611
Commonwealth Home Health	Richmond, KY	1.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 623-1075
Commonspirit Health At Home - Lexington	Lexington, KY	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 277-5111
Commonwealth Home Health	Lexington, KY	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 255-4411
Caretenders	Lexington, KY	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 276-5369

Nursing homes near Richmond

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, KY	1.0 mi	5 of 5	93	(859) 623-9472
Madison Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, KY	1.0 mi	1 of 5	92	(859) 623-3564
Telford Terrace	Richmond, KY	2.4 mi	5 of 5	26	(859) 626-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond. 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 Richmond

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 40% of the $3,784 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Richmond?

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 40% of the $3,784 monthly median income of Richmond 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 Richmond, KY