Parkinson's Care in Union Springs, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Union Springs, AL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Bullock County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Bullock County)

556

residents 65 or older (17% of Union Springs)

9

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

139 Union Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Bullock County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

106 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Union Springs ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Union Springs compared with Bullock County and Alabama

Census figure	Union Springs	Bullock County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	14%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	3.8%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	39%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	10.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,454	$20,263	—

Older residents in towns around Union Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tuskegee, AL	19 mi	1,311	25%
Pike Road, AL	25 mi	1,338	18%
Troy, AL	28 mi	2,027	27%
Tallassee, AL	29 mi	1,084	42%
Emerald Mountain, AL	31 mi	370	5.9%
Redland, AL	34 mi	906	18%

Home health agencies serving Union Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 272-0313
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Troy Regional Medical Center Home Health	Troy, AL	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 403-4520
Community Home Health	Tallassee, AL	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(334) 283-4522

Nursing homes near Union Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility	Union Springs, AL	1.5 mi	5 of 5	123	(334) 738-5590
Magnolia Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tuskegee, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 727-4960

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

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 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs 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 Union Springs: common questions

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

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 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs 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 Union Springs, AL