Parkinson's Care in Albia, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Albia, IA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Monroe County)

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Monroe County)

812

residents 65 or older (22% of Albia)

6

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

207 Albia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

56 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

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

Albia compared with Monroe County and Iowa

Census figure	Albia	Monroe County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	5.7%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,250	$47,706	—

Older residents in towns around Albia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ottumwa, IA	20 mi	4,107	25%
Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	2,347	24%
Centerville, IA	21 mi	1,205	22%
Knoxville, IA	25 mi	1,720	31%
Chariton, IA	26 mi	841	27%
Pella, IA	27 mi	2,017	21%

Home health agencies serving Albia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Centerville, IA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(641) 437-1117
Elara Caring	Chariton, IA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 774-2339
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Ottumwa, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 226-5050
Pella Regional Home Health Agency	Pella, IA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 628-6638
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	55 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 558-9591
Sunny Brook Home Care	Fairfield, IA	44 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(641) 472-4808

Nursing homes near Albia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Specialty Care	Albia, IA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	54	(641) 932-7105
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa	Ottumwa, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	126	(641) 682-8041
Ridgewood Specialty Care	Ottumwa, IA	18 mi	3 of 5	60	(641) 683-3111

Straight-line miles from the center of Albia. 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 Albia

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Albia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Albia?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Albia, IA