Parkinson's Care in Swainsboro, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Swainsboro, GA: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Emanuel County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Emanuel County)

990

residents 65 or older (13% of Swainsboro)

5

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

216 Swainsboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 31% in Emanuel County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

59 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Swainsboro ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Swainsboro compared with Emanuel County and Georgia

Census figure	Swainsboro	Emanuel County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	31%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	9.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	8.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	26%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,208	$39,047	—

Older residents in towns around Swainsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Metter, GA	21 mi	996	37%
Soperton, GA	21 mi	436	32%
Wrightsville, GA	24 mi	596	46%
Vidalia, GA	26 mi	2,250	36%
Lyons, GA	26 mi	677	24%
Millen, GA	27 mi	782	41%

Home health agencies serving Swainsboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Statesboro, GA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 486-1900
Amedisys Home Health	Vidalia, GA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
University Home Health Services	Waynesboro, GA	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 554-7013
Adoration Home Health	Vidalia, GA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(912) 537-9192

Nursing homes near Swainsboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emanuel County Nursing Home	Swainsboro, GA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	49	(478) 289-1334
Pruitthealth - Swainsboro	Swainsboro, GA	7.0 mi	1 of 5	103	(478) 237-7022
Twin City Trails Of Journey LLC	Twin City, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	110	(478) 763-2141

Straight-line miles from the center of Swainsboro. 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 Swainsboro

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,351 monthly median income of Swainsboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Swainsboro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Swainsboro?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,351 monthly median income of Swainsboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Swainsboro, GA