Parkinson's Care in Wake Forest, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wake Forest, NC: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Wake County)

2.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Wake County)

6,766

residents 65 or older (13% of Wake Forest)

16

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

1,297 Wake Forest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Wake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

160 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.4%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Wake Forest ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wake Forest compared with Wake County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wake Forest	Wake County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.4%	6.5%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.4%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,057	$72,233	—

Older residents in towns around Wake Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rolesville, NC	4.4 mi	1,340	13%
Youngsville, NC	5.2 mi	218	28%
Franklinton, NC	10 mi	366	11%
Raleigh, NC	12 mi	57,081	18%
Knightdale, NC	12 mi	1,925	22%
Creedmoor, NC	14 mi	809	19%

Home health agencies serving Wake Forest

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Youngsville, NC	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Roxboro, NC	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159

Nursing homes near Wake Forest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest	Wake Forest, NC	1.1 mi	5 of 5	130	(919) 556-4082
Perry Creek Health And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	5.7 mi	1 of 5	132	(919) 872-7033
Litchford Falls Health And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	7.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(919) 878-7772

Straight-line miles from the center of Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,505 monthly median income of Wake Forest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 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 Wake Forest: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wake Forest?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,505 monthly median income of Wake Forest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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; 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 Wake Forest, NC