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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Surf City, NC: the local picture

15%

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

4.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Onslow County)

764

residents 65 or older (17% of Surf City)

9

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

114 Surf City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 25% in Onslow County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.5%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Surf City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Surf City compared with Onslow County and North Carolina

Census figure	Surf City	Onslow County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	8.0%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.3%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,017	$53,686	—

Older residents in towns around Surf City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Holly Ridge, NC	4.2 mi	593	28%
Sneads Ferry, NC	12 mi	538	12%
Hampstead, NC	14 mi	1,280	14%
Porters Neck, NC	17 mi	2,532	18%
Bayshore, NC	18 mi	627	11%
Ogden, NC	19 mi	1,767	6.3%

Home health agencies serving Surf City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	57 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Surf City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodbury Wellness Center Inc	Hampstead, NC	6.9 mi	3 of 5	112	(910) 270-1443
Davis Health Care Center	Wilmington, NC	17 mi	1 of 5	115	(910) 686-7195
Davis Health And Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill	Wilmington, NC	20 mi	2 of 5	20	(910) 679-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Surf City. 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 Surf City

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 25% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Surf City 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 Surf City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Surf City?

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 25% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Surf City 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.

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