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

Local figures

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

23%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.8% in Floyd County)

6,259

residents 65 or older (16% of Rome)

10

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

1,356 Rome residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 25% in Floyd County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

442 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Rome ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rome compared with Floyd County and Georgia

Census figure	Rome	Floyd County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	9.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,200	$53,453	—

Older residents in towns around Rome

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lindale, GA	5.4 mi	595	25%
Adairsville, GA	17 mi	1,101	0.5%
Euharlee, GA	17 mi	353	19%
Aragon, GA	17 mi	194	14%
Cedartown, GA	17 mi	1,301	36%
Summerville, GA	17 mi	977	22%

Home health agencies serving Rome

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth At Home - Rome	Rome, GA	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 232-5908
Coosa Valley Home Health, An Amedisys	Rome, GA	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 291-8867
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Community Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Woodstock, GA	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 926-9525
North Georgia Home Health Agency, An Amedysis Comp	Ringgold, GA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 364-2911
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609

Nursing homes near Rome

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fifth Avenue Health Care	Rome, GA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 291-0521
Harborview Rome	Rome, GA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	100	(706) 234-8281
Magnolia Place Nursing And Rehabilitation	Rome, GA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	34	(706) 728-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Rome. 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 Rome

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 29% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Rome 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 Rome: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rome?

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 29% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Rome 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.

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