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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Chatham County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Chatham County)

21,137

residents 65 or older (14% of Savannah)

8

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

5,770 Savannah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 23% in Chatham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,426 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Savannah ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Savannah compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Savannah	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	7.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,005	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Savannah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Georgetown, GA	3.1 mi	1,427	22%
Garden City, GA	4.9 mi	1,182	23%
Pooler, GA	7.0 mi	4,236	25%
Montgomery, GA	7.5 mi	1,054	27%
Thunderbolt, GA	8.7 mi	633	11%
Bloomingdale, GA	9.9 mi	549	23%

Home health agencies serving Savannah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 355-3409
Amedisys Home Health	Savannah, GA	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 233-9800
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	140 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Aveanna Home Health	Pooler, GA	7.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(912) 598-2793
St Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc	Savannah, GA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 819-7600
Enhabit Home Health	Pooler, GA	7.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 330-7394

Nursing homes near Savannah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center	Savannah, GA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(912) 925-4402
Savannah Post Acute LLC	Savannah, GA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 352-8615
Pruitthealth - Savannah	Savannah, GA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	140	(912) 927-9416

Straight-line miles from the center of Savannah. 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 Savannah

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 $4,167 monthly median income of Savannah 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 Savannah: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Savannah?

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 $4,167 monthly median income of Savannah 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Savannah, GA