Parkinson's Care in Williamston, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Williamston, NC: the local picture

44%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Martin County)

1,123

residents 65 or older (22% of Williamston)

11

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

449 Williamston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 29% in Martin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

108 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Williamston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Williamston compared with Martin County and North Carolina

Census figure	Williamston	Martin County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	8.3%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.6%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,583	$39,606	—

Older residents in towns around Williamston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Windsor, NC	12 mi	660	33%
Plymouth, NC	18 mi	935	30%
Washington, NC	20 mi	2,491	27%
River Road, NC	24 mi	870	11%
Greenville, NC	24 mi	10,353	24%
Tarboro, NC	28 mi	3,161	31%

Home health agencies serving Williamston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adoration Home Health	Plymouth, NC	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 842-8275
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Greenville, NC	24 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(252) 214-6814
Adoration Home Health And Hospice	Nags Head, NC	82 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Williamston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Carrolton Of Williamston	Williamston, NC	8.4 mi	1 of 5	154	(252) 792-1616
Three Rivers Health And Rehabilitation Center	Windsor, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(252) 794-4441
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Windsor, NC	13 mi	1 of 5	82	(252) 794-5146

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamston. 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 Williamston

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,049 monthly median income of Williamston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 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 Williamston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Williamston?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,049 monthly median income of Williamston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Williamston, NC