Parkinson's Care in Albert Lea, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Albert Lea, MN: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Freeborn County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Freeborn County)

4,619

residents 65 or older (25% of Albert Lea)

6

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

752 Albert Lea residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Freeborn County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

208 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Albert Lea ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Albert Lea compared with Freeborn County and Minnesota

Census figure	Albert Lea	Freeborn County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	4.5%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,241	$49,381	—

Older residents in towns around Albert Lea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Austin, MN	19 mi	4,489	16%
Waseca, MN	30 mi	1,516	23%
Forest City, IA	31 mi	756	15%
Owatonna, MN	31 mi	5,174	16%
Clear Lake, IA	36 mi	2,089	22%
Mason City, IA	36 mi	6,215	18%

Home health agencies serving Albert Lea

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Preston, MN	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 765-2700
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	93 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	108 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	51 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Regency Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Maple Grove, MN	102 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 488-4655

Nursing homes near Albert Lea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thorne Crest Retirement Center	Albert Lea, MN	0.6 mi	1 of 5	52	(507) 205-9004
St Johns On Fountain Lake	Albert Lea, MN	1.8 mi	3 of 5	84	(507) 373-2040
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea	Albert Lea, MN	3.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(507) 379-2701

Straight-line miles from the center of Albert Lea. 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 Albert Lea

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,520 monthly median income of Albert Lea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Albert Lea: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Albert Lea?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,520 monthly median income of Albert Lea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Albert Lea, MN