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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Waynesboro, MS: the local picture

24%

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (18% in Wayne County)

850

residents 65 or older (19% of Waynesboro)

10

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

195 Waynesboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 26% in Wayne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

215 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (27%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Waynesboro ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waynesboro compared with Wayne County and Mississippi

Census figure	Waynesboro	Wayne County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	27%	18%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.3%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	44%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	6.0%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,418	$31,526	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Laurel, MS	30 mi	2,504	36%
Ellisville, MS	34 mi	850	42%
Leakesville, MS	37 mi	511	42%
Petal, MS	42 mi	1,713	33%
Jackson, AL	45 mi	1,094	36%
Citronelle, AL	46 mi	887	34%

Home health agencies serving Waynesboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Forrest General Home Care	Hattiesburg, MS	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 288-4344
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice	Hattiesburg, MS	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 268-0408
Accentcare Home Health Of Carthage	Carthage, MS	93 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-8333

Nursing homes near Waynesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine View Health And Rehabilitation Center	Waynesboro, MS	0.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(601) 735-9025

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

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 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waynesboro?

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 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, MS