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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Salisbury, NC: the local picture

30%

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

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Rowan County)

6,127

residents 65 or older (17% of Salisbury)

12

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

1,614 Salisbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Rowan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

476 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.9%).

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

Salisbury compared with Rowan County and North Carolina

Census figure	Salisbury	Rowan County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	9.6%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.5%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,538	$49,033	—

Older residents in towns around Salisbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Granite Quarry, NC	4.4 mi	452	30%
Spencer, NC	4.6 mi	784	45%
China Grove, NC	7.9 mi	708	23%
Rockwell, NC	9.1 mi	395	16%
Landis, NC	10 mi	794	36%
Tyro, NC	11 mi	520	31%

Home health agencies serving Salisbury

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Salisbury, NC	1.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 639-1060
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 633-7213
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449
Centerwell Home Health	Kernersville, NC	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491

Nursing homes near Salisbury

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Piedmont Health & Rehab Center	Salisbury, NC	1.0 mi	2 of 5	58	(704) 633-2781
Trinity Oaks	Salisbury, NC	1.5 mi	5 of 5	115	(704) 637-3784
Meadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation	Salisbury, NC	1.6 mi	1 of 5	185	(704) 633-7390

Straight-line miles from the center of Salisbury. 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 Salisbury

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 $3,628 monthly median income of Salisbury 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 Salisbury: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Salisbury?

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 $3,628 monthly median income of Salisbury 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 Salisbury, NC