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

Local figures

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

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Rowan County)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Rowan County)

784

residents 65 or older (23% of Spencer)

6

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

329 Spencer residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%; 24% in Rowan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

128 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (18%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Spencer ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Spencer compared with Rowan County and North Carolina

Census figure	Spencer	Rowan County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	9.6%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	6.5%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,598	$49,033	—

Older residents in towns around Spencer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Salisbury, NC	4.6 mi	6,127	30%
Granite Quarry, NC	6.2 mi	452	30%
Tyro, NC	7.3 mi	520	31%
Rockwell, NC	10 mi	395	16%
Lexington, NC	11 mi	3,040	30%
China Grove, NC	12 mi	708	23%

Home health agencies serving Spencer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Salisbury, NC	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 639-1060
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 633-7213
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449
Centerwell Home Health	Kernersville, NC	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Enhabit Home Health	Lexington, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(336) 249-7813
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Thomasville, NC	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 957-0500

Nursing homes near Spencer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Compass Healthcare And Rehab Rowan, LLC	Spencer, NC	1.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(704) 633-3892
Autumn Care Of Salisbury	Salisbury, NC	2.9 mi	4 of 5	97	(704) 637-5885
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury	Salisbury, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(704) 638-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Spencer. 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 Spencer

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 37% of the $3,550 monthly median income of Spencer 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 Spencer: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Spencer?

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 37% of the $3,550 monthly median income of Spencer 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 Spencer, NC