Parkinson's Care in Water Valley, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Water Valley, MS: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Yalobusha County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.6% in Yalobusha County)

637

residents 65 or older (19% of Water Valley)

7

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

108 Water Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 33% in Yalobusha County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Water Valley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Water Valley compared with Yalobusha County and Mississippi

Census figure	Water Valley	Yalobusha County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	3.6%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.8%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,908	$41,181	—

Older residents in towns around Water Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oxford, MS	14 mi	3,682	16%
University, MS	15 mi	0	—
Batesville, MS	20 mi	1,114	33%
Grenada, MS	28 mi	2,176	35%
Pontotoc, MS	36 mi	990	37%
Senatobia, MS	37 mi	1,295	13%

Home health agencies serving Water Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Arden Home Health Of North Mississippi, LLC	Oxford, MS	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 664-4910
Centerwell Home Health	Bruce, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 983-2273
Centerwell Home Health	Tupelo, MS	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 844-9725
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402

Nursing homes near Water Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yalobusha County Nursing Home	Water Valley, MS	2.2 mi	3 of 5	122	(662) 473-1411
Oxford Health & Rehab Center	Oxford, MS	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(662) 234-7821
Bruce Community Living Center	Bruce, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	35	(662) 412-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Water Valley. 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 Water Valley

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,076 monthly median income of Water Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Water Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Water Valley?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,076 monthly median income of Water Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Water Valley, MS