In-Home Parkinson's Care in Underwood-Petersville, AL

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Underwood-Petersville, AL: the local picture

21%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Lauderdale County)

787

residents 65 or older (25% of Underwood-Petersville)

2

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

162 Underwood-Petersville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Lauderdale County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Underwood-Petersville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Underwood-Petersville compared with Lauderdale County and Alabama

Census figure	Underwood-Petersville	Lauderdale County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.7%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	8.6%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,089	$49,675	—

Older residents in towns around Underwood-Petersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Florence, AL	3.8 mi	7,294	29%
Sheffield, AL	8.2 mi	2,392	25%
Muscle Shoals, AL	9.9 mi	3,033	21%
Tuscumbia, AL	11 mi	1,963	29%
Russellville, AL	26 mi	1,593	30%
Iuka, MS	29 mi	798	30%

Home health agencies serving Underwood-Petersville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Keller Home Care	Red Bay, AL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 356-8160

Nursing homes near Underwood-Petersville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, LLC	Florence, AL	3.9 mi	3 of 5	147	(256) 766-5771
Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation	Florence, AL	4.7 mi	3 of 5	222	(256) 740-5400
Glenwood Center	Florence, AL	4.8 mi	1 of 5	125	(256) 766-8963

Straight-line miles from the center of Underwood-Petersville. 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 Underwood-Petersville

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,591 monthly median income of Underwood-Petersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 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 Underwood-Petersville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Underwood-Petersville?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,591 monthly median income of Underwood-Petersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Underwood-Petersville, AL