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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Wilkes County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Wilkes County)

851

residents 65 or older (23% of Washington)

2

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

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

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

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

Washington compared with Wilkes County and Georgia

Census figure	Washington	Wilkes County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	5.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	6.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	41%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,074	$45,375	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Thomson, GA	23 mi	1,082	19%
Elberton, GA	27 mi	895	20%
Greensboro, GA	28 mi	871	17%
McCormick, SC	29 mi	320	24%
Harlem, GA	32 mi	608	51%
Evans, GA	36 mi	7,045	17%

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc.	Thomson, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 595-9688
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	44 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Washington	Washington, GA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	47	(706) 678-7804
Nancy Hart Operation LLC	Elberton, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	67	(706) 283-3335
Greene Point Health And Rehabilitation	Union Point, GA	21 mi	4 of 5	64	(706) 486-2167

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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, which is 33% of the $3,673 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Washington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Washington?

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, which is 33% of the $3,673 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Washington, GA