Parkinson's Care in Russellville, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Russellville, AL: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Franklin County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Franklin County)

1,593

residents 65 or older (15% of Russellville)

12

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

436 Russellville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

231 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Russellville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Russellville compared with Franklin County and Alabama

Census figure	Russellville	Franklin County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	14%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	7.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,428	$40,526	—

Older residents in towns around Russellville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tuscumbia, AL	15 mi	1,963	29%
Muscle Shoals, AL	17 mi	3,033	21%
Sheffield, AL	17 mi	2,392	25%
Haleyville, AL	20 mi	700	30%
Florence, AL	23 mi	7,294	29%
Red Bay, AL	24 mi	637	9.1%

Home health agencies serving Russellville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Florence	Florence, AL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 766-1817
Preferred Home Health	Florence, AL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 246-9972
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	107 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Northwest Home Health	Russellville, AL	0.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(256) 331-0006

Nursing homes near Russellville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Everstead Health And Rehabilitation Center	Russellville, AL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(256) 332-3773
Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Russellville, AL	0.7 mi	5 of 5	63	(256) 332-3826
Burns Nursing Home, Inc.	Russellville, AL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	57	(256) 332-4110

Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,536 monthly median income of Russellville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 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 Russellville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Russellville?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,536 monthly median income of Russellville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Russellville, AL