Parkinson's Care in West Liberty, KY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Liberty, KY: the local picture

43%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41% in Morgan County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Morgan County)

477

residents 65 or older (14% of West Liberty)

2

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

167 West Liberty residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 41% in Morgan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

33 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

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

West Liberty compared with Morgan County and Kentucky

Census figure	West Liberty	Morgan County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	41%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	12%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.5%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	5.6%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,050	$38,681	—

Older residents in towns around West Liberty

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Morehead, KY	21 mi	529	33%
Paintsville, KY	26 mi	630	16%
Prestonsburg, KY	32 mi	824	49%
Stanton, KY	32 mi	521	56%
Grayson, KY	34 mi	631	23%
Louisa, KY	38 mi	499	46%

Home health agencies serving West Liberty

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Morgan County Arh Hha	West Liberty, KY	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(606) 487-6151
St. Claire Medical Center Home Health	Morehead, KY	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 783-6957

Nursing homes near West Liberty

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Liberty Nursing And Rehabilitation	West Liberty, KY	0.4 mi	3 of 5	48	(606) 743-3846
Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation	Sandy Hook, KY	13 mi	4 of 5	75	(606) 738-9400
Salyersville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Salyersville, KY	16 mi	1 of 5	142	(606) 349-6181

Straight-line miles from the center of West Liberty. 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 West Liberty

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,838 monthly median income of West Liberty households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 West Liberty: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Liberty?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,838 monthly median income of West Liberty households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 West Liberty, KY