Parkinson's Care in Rockwood, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rockwood, TN: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Roane County)

13%

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

1,147

residents 65 or older (21% of Rockwood)

11

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

431 Rockwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 25% in Roane County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

140 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Rockwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rockwood compared with Roane County and Tennessee

Census figure	Rockwood	Roane County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.6%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,779	$48,239	—

Older residents in towns around Rockwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harriman, TN	7.5 mi	1,060	38%
Kingston, TN	9.5 mi	1,492	27%
Fairfield Glade, TN	14 mi	6,499	11%
Coalfield, TN	17 mi	483	39%
Loudon, TN	20 mi	1,354	35%
Crossville, TN	21 mi	2,425	28%

Home health agencies serving Rockwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 450-1160
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	98 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510

Nursing homes near Rockwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness	Rockwood, TN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	157	(865) 354-3366
Renaissance Terrace	Harriman, TN	3.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(865) 354-3941
The Preserve At Fairfield Glade	Crossville, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	60	(931) 456-1576

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockwood. 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 Rockwood

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,565 monthly median income of Rockwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Rockwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockwood?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,565 monthly median income of Rockwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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.

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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 Rockwood, TN