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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Russell Springs, KY: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Russell County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Russell County)

654

residents 65 or older (24% of Russell Springs)

4

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

161 Russell Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 32% in Russell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

61 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

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

Russell Springs compared with Russell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Russell Springs	Russell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	32%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	12%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	5.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	6.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,500	$35,586	—

Older residents in towns around Russell Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Columbia, KY	13 mi	817	29%
Monticello, KY	19 mi	993	39%
Campbellsville, KY	25 mi	2,255	25%
Somerset, KY	26 mi	2,488	42%
Lebanon, KY	37 mi	1,057	34%
Junction City, KY	40 mi	394	45%

Home health agencies serving Russell Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Centerwell Home Health	Somerset, KY	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-7439
Lifeline Health Care Of Pulaski	Somerset, KY	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-9245
Personal Touch Home Care Of KY	Columbia, KY	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 384-6800

Nursing homes near Russell Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fair Oaks Health And Rehabilitation	Jamestown, KY	4.0 mi	4 of 5	114	(270) 343-2101
Signature Healthcare At Summit Manor Rehab & Welln	Columbia, KY	13 mi	2 of 5	104	(270) 384-2153
Mountain Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Monticello, KY	19 mi	1 of 5	59	(606) 348-6034

Straight-line miles from the center of Russell Springs. 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 Russell Springs

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 49% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Russell Springs 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 Russell Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Russell Springs?

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 49% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Russell Springs 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 Russell Springs, KY