Parkinson's Care in Afton, WY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Afton, WY: the local picture

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Lincoln County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.3% in Lincoln County)

422

residents 65 or older (15% of Afton)

2

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

26 Afton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.6%; 14% in Lincoln 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 2 home health agencies serving Afton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Afton compared with Lincoln County and Wyoming

Census figure	Afton	Lincoln County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.6%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	3.3%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	1.3%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.5%	4.1%

Older residents in towns around Afton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montpelier, ID	33 mi	555	24%
Soda Springs, ID	34 mi	562	32%
Jackson, WY	52 mi	967	23%
Victor, ID	61 mi	178	18%
Preston, ID	65 mi	939	24%
Kemmerer, WY	68 mi	682	19%

Home health agencies serving Afton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Afton, WY	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 885-7583
Premier Home Health Inc	Thayne, WY	15 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(307) 883-5500

Nursing homes near Afton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Star Valley Care Center	Afton, WY	0.7 mi	5 of 5	24	(307) 885-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Afton. 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 Afton

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Afton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Afton?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Afton, WY