Parkinson's Care in Saxon, SC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Saxon, SC: the local picture

41%

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

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Spartanburg County)

439

residents 65 or older (11% of Saxon)

4

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

181 Saxon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 25% in Spartanburg County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

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

Saxon compared with Spartanburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Saxon	Spartanburg County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	8.9%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	7.8%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.5%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,417	$47,188	—

Older residents in towns around Saxon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hilltop, SC	1.2 mi	367	38%
Arcadia, SC	1.3 mi	172	34%
Southern Shops, SC	1.9 mi	342	13%
Spartanburg, SC	2.7 mi	6,716	29%
Whitney, SC	3.1 mi	589	22%
Valley Falls, SC	3.1 mi	730	19%

Home health agencies serving Saxon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, SC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 297-5711
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 627-1200
Amedisys Home Health Of Clinton	Clinton, SC	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(864) 833-3212
Spartanburg Regional Home Health	Spartanburg, SC	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 560-3900

Nursing homes near Saxon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Physical Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Spa	Spartanburg, SC	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(864) 542-8515
White Oak Manor - Spartanburg	Spartanburg, SC	1.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(864) 585-0241
Magnolia Manor - Spartanburg	Spartanburg, SC	1.9 mi	3 of 5	95	(864) 585-0218

Straight-line miles from the center of Saxon. 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 Saxon

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,035 monthly median income of Saxon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 Saxon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Saxon?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,035 monthly median income of Saxon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 Saxon, SC