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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Brunswick County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.4% in Brunswick County)

2,014

residents 65 or older (48% of Southport)

7

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

253 Southport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 13% in Brunswick County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

54 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Southport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Southport compared with Brunswick County and North Carolina

Census figure	Southport	Brunswick County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	3.4%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	3.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	48%	34%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	2.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,372	$69,925	—

Older residents in towns around Southport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. James, NC	5.3 mi	4,439	5.0%
Oak Island, NC	6.5 mi	3,796	11%
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC	8.5 mi	1,290	11%
Carolina Beach, NC	9.7 mi	1,351	13%
Myrtle Grove, NC	15 mi	2,200	15%
Silver Lake, NC	16 mi	1,396	12%

Home health agencies serving Southport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adoration Home Health	Elizabethtown, NC	59 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Southport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center Of Southpor	Southport, NC	0.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(910) 457-9581
Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove	Wilmington, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	90	(910) 792-1455
Bolivia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Bolivia, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	90	(910) 755-5955

Straight-line miles from the center of Southport. 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 Southport

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 22% of the $5,864 monthly median income of Southport 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 Southport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Southport?

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 22% of the $5,864 monthly median income of Southport 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 Southport, NC