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

Local figures

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

17%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in Pitt County)

1,541

residents 65 or older (14% of Winterville)

10

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

259 Winterville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 26% in Pitt County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

184 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Winterville compared with Pitt County and North Carolina

Census figure	Winterville	Pitt County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	9.9%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	9.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	9.0%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,313	$47,126	—

Older residents in towns around Winterville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ayden, NC	4.2 mi	1,072	18%
Greenville, NC	4.9 mi	10,353	24%
Grifton, NC	11 mi	458	38%
Farmville, NC	12 mi	1,220	25%
Washington, NC	20 mi	2,491	27%
Kinston, NC	21 mi	4,777	38%

Home health agencies serving Winterville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Centerwell Home Health	Kinston, NC	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Snow Hill, NC	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 332-2346
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Mount, NC	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Winterville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ayden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Ayden, NC	4.7 mi	1 of 5	82	(252) 746-8223
Macgregor Downs Health Center By Harborview	Greenville, NC	5.9 mi	2 of 5	152	(252) 758-4121
Cypress Glen Retirement Community	Greenville, NC	6.1 mi	5 of 5	6	(252) 830-0036

Straight-line miles from the center of Winterville. 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 Winterville

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 23% of the $5,693 monthly median income of Winterville 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 Winterville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Winterville?

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 23% of the $5,693 monthly median income of Winterville 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 Winterville, NC