In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Thompson's Station, TN
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Parkinson’s Care in Thompson's Station, TN: the local picture
70 Thompson's Station residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.8%; 14% in Williamson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.7%).
Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Thompson's Station ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Thompson's Station compared with Williamson County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Thompson's Station | Williamson County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 6.8% | 14% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.7% | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.3% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 21% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,505 | $91,408 | — |
Older residents in towns around Thompson's Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill, TN | 4.6 mi | 6,010 | 17% |
| Franklin, TN | 7.7 mi | 12,769 | 14% |
| Brentwood, TN | 15 mi | 7,425 | 12% |
| Columbia, TN | 15 mi | 7,063 | 24% |
| Nolensville, TN | 17 mi | 1,192 | 24% |
| Fairview, TN | 17 mi | 1,197 | 26% |
Home health agencies serving Thompson's Station
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Nashville, TN | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (615) 360-9000 |
| Nhc Homecare Of Columbia | Columbia, TN | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (931) 381-1234 |
| Beacon Home Health | Smyrna, TN | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (615) 890-6455 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Nashville, TN | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (615) 313-7400 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Murfreesboro, TN | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (615) 366-6060 |
| Adoration Home Health, LLC | Madison, TN | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (615) 733-3600 |
Nursing homes near Thompson's Station
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve At Spring Hill | Spring Hill, TN | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 68 | (931) 486-4200 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Franklin | Franklin, TN | 7.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 80 | (615) 790-0154 |
| Franklin Wellness And Rehabilitation Center | Franklin, TN | 7.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 88 | (615) 794-8417 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Thompson's Station. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Thompson's Station
At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Thompson's Station households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Thompson's Station: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Thompson's Station?
At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Thompson's Station households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.
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