Parkinson's Care in Thruston, KY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Thruston, KY: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Daviess County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.1% in Daviess County)

271

residents 65 or older (10% of Thruston)

6

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

68 Thruston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Daviess County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Thruston compared with Daviess County and Kentucky

Census figure	Thruston	Daviess County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.1%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	10%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.9%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Thruston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Owensboro, KY	5.8 mi	11,457	25%
Masonville, KY	8.6 mi	352	0.0%
Sorgho, KY	11 mi	269	0.0%
Tell City, IN	18 mi	1,637	31%
Santa Claus, IN	23 mi	615	12%
Boonville, IN	23 mi	1,399	26%

Home health agencies serving Thruston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Owensboro, KY	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 827-4842
Owensboro Health Home Care	Owensboro, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 688-6046
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Owensboro, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 852-4811
Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health	Owensboro, KY	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-4663
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876
Green River District Hha	Owensboro, KY	4.1 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 686-8123

Nursing homes near Thruston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Transitional Care Center Of Owensboro	Owensboro, KY	2.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(270) 688-2000
Chautauqua Health And Rehabilitation	Owensboro, KY	4.3 mi	3 of 5	145	(270) 684-0464
Carmel Home	Owensboro, KY	4.9 mi	2 of 5	18	(270) 683-0227

Straight-line miles from the center of Thruston. 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 Thruston

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Thruston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Thruston?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Thruston, KY