Union City, Tennessee

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Union City, TN

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Union City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Union City, TN: the local picture

25%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Obion County)
12%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Obion County)
1,979
residents 65 or older (18% of Union City)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Union City ZIP codes in their service area

481 Union City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 29% in Obion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

232 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Union City compared with Obion County and Tennessee

Census figureUnion CityObion CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking25%29%23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering12%14%8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing8.4%7.4%7.4%
Residents 65 or older18%21%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%34%29%
Households with no vehicle9.8%5.9%5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$35,441$37,656—

Older residents in towns around Union City

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Martin, TN13 mi1,18930%
Dresden, TN22 mi85244%
Tiptonville, TN24 mi39029%
Newbern, TN25 mi46360%
New Madrid, MO30 mi56026%
East Prairie, MO31 mi56340%

Home health agencies serving Union City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home Health MartinMartin, TN12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(731) 587-2996
Nhc Homecare MilanMilan, TN38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(731) 686-7471
Beacon Home HealthJackson, TN53 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(731) 664-2264
Volunteer Home CareHumboldt, TN42 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(731) 784-7200
Tennessee Quality Care - Home HealthParsons, TN74 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 656-3658
Extendicare Home Health Of Western TNUnion City, TN1.1 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(731) 885-0866

Nursing homes near Union City

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Waters Of Union City, LLCUnion City, TN1.1 mi5 of 580(731) 885-6400
Union City Health And RehabilitationUnion City, TN1.1 mi1 of 5115(731) 885-8095
Obion County Nursing HomeUnion City, TN4.6 mi2 of 556(731) 885-9065

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 45% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Union City 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.

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 Union City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Union City?

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 45% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Union City 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.

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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