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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Southern Shores, NC: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Dare County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Dare County)

996

residents 65 or older (32% of Southern Shores)

3

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

208 Southern Shores residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Dare County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

65 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Southern Shores ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Southern Shores compared with Dare County and North Carolina

Census figure	Southern Shores	Dare County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	7.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	32%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	2.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$116,786	$70,567	—

Older residents in towns around Southern Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kitty Hawk, NC	3.3 mi	744	15%
Kill Devil Hills, NC	7.7 mi	1,471	21%
Nags Head, NC	13 mi	1,264	8.5%
Elizabeth City, NC	31 mi	3,507	22%
Moyock, NC	36 mi	717	13%
Edenton, NC	49 mi	1,254	8.5%

Home health agencies serving Southern Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health And Hospice	Nags Head, NC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Sentara Home Care Services	Elizabeth City, NC	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(252) 338-4066

Nursing homes near Southern Shores

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peak Resources-Outer Banks	Nags Head, NC	11 mi	3 of 5	126	(252) 441-3116
Currituck Health & Rehab Center	Barco, NC	23 mi	1 of 5	100	(252) 457-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Shores. 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 Southern Shores

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 13% of the $9,732 monthly median income of Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Southern Shores?

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 13% of the $9,732 monthly median income of Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores, NC