Parkinson's Care in Walthourville, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Walthourville, GA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Liberty County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Liberty County)

505

residents 65 or older (13% of Walthourville)

2

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

129 Walthourville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 29% in Liberty County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

72 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Walthourville compared with Liberty County and Georgia

Census figure	Walthourville	Liberty County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	29%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	9.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	10%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.5%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Walthourville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hinesville, GA	3.8 mi	3,117	32%
Fort Stewart, GA	7.6 mi	12	25%
Jesup, GA	20 mi	2,417	18%
Richmond Hill, GA	20 mi	1,179	23%
Glennville, GA	22 mi	1,004	37%
Buckhead, GA	22 mi	279	22%

Home health agencies serving Walthourville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Savannah, GA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 233-9800
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000

Nursing homes near Walthourville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Manor	Ludowici, GA	7.4 mi	1 of 5	108	(912) 545-3392
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	14 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC	Jesup, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	72	(912) 427-6873

Straight-line miles from the center of Walthourville. 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 Walthourville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Walthourville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Walthourville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Walthourville, GA