Parkinson's Care in Roanoke Rapids, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Roanoke Rapids, NC: the local picture

26%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Halifax County)

2,925

residents 65 or older (20% of Roanoke Rapids)

4

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

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

299 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Roanoke Rapids ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Roanoke Rapids compared with Halifax County and North Carolina

Census figure	Roanoke Rapids	Halifax County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	8.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	28%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	9.1%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,607	$39,502	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Emporia, VA	18 mi	1,008	25%
Red Oak, NC	30 mi	1,046	14%
Murfreesboro, NC	31 mi	505	32%
South Hill, VA	33 mi	1,251	48%
Rocky Mount, NC	34 mi	10,923	23%
Nashville, NC	37 mi	1,248	15%

Home health agencies serving Roanoke Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Northampton Co. Hha	Jackson, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 534-1291
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	1.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Healthview Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 462-2687

Nursing homes near Roanoke Rapids

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of Roanoke Rapids	Roanoke Rapids, NC	0.5 mi	2 of 5	108	(252) 537-6181
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Weldon, NC	3.1 mi	4 of 5	50	(252) 536-4817
Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	80	(252) 534-0131

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke Rapids. 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 Roanoke Rapids

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 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 Roanoke Rapids: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Roanoke Rapids?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Roanoke Rapids, NC