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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Buncombe County)

7.8%

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

1,135

residents 65 or older (16% of Swannanoa)

5

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

135 Swannanoa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Buncombe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

80 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

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

Swannanoa compared with Buncombe County and North Carolina

Census figure	Swannanoa	Buncombe County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	7.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	4.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,667	$63,415	—

Older residents in towns around Swannanoa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Black Mountain, NC	3.6 mi	3,141	25%
Asheville, NC	9.5 mi	19,041	18%
Royal Pines, NC	11 mi	975	12%
Weaverville, NC	12 mi	1,299	15%
Emma, NC	12 mi	525	36%
Woodfin, NC	12 mi	1,374	21%

Home health agencies serving Swannanoa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Asheville, NC	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Marion, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 659-6901
Home Care Services Of Haywood Regional Medical Center	Waynesville, NC	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 452-8292
Carepartners Home Health Services	Asheville, NC	9.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adventhealth Home Health	Fletcher, NC	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 687-5261

Nursing homes near Swannanoa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain	Black Mountain, NC	1.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(828) 257-6800
Highland Farms	Black Mountain, NC	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(828) 669-6473
Swannanoa Valley Health And Rehabilitation	Swannanoa, NC	3.1 mi	3 of 5	106	(828) 298-2214

Straight-line miles from the center of Swannanoa. 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 Swannanoa

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 $5,139 monthly median income of Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Swannanoa?

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 $5,139 monthly median income of Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa, NC