Parkinson's Care in South Point, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Point, OH: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Lawrence County)

16%

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

673

residents 65 or older (22% of South Point)

14

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

177 South Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 33% in Lawrence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving South Point ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Point compared with Lawrence County and Ohio

Census figure	South Point	Lawrence County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	33%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	12%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,063	$41,812	—

Older residents in towns around South Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kenova, WV	1.4 mi	760	44%
Burlington, OH	3.0 mi	716	68%
Ashland, KY	4.4 mi	4,099	32%
Westwood, KY	6.8 mi	990	16%
Huntington, WV	7.9 mi	8,425	29%
Russell, KY	8.9 mi	684	28%

Home health agencies serving South Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
St Mary's Home Health Service	Proctorville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 886-7505
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301
Blessed At Home, LLC	West Portsmouth, OH	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 574-5667

Nursing homes near South Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverview Post Acute	South Point, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(740) 894-3287
Woodland Oaks	Ashland, KY	4.9 mi	4 of 5	110	(606) 325-5200
Madison Park Healthcare	Huntington, WV	6.2 mi	5 of 5	41	(304) 522-0032

Straight-line miles from the center of South Point. 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 South Point

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,672 monthly median income of South Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 South Point: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Point?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,672 monthly median income of South Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 South Point, OH