Parkinson's Care in Alma, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Alma, MI: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Gratiot County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Gratiot County)

1,643

residents 65 or older (17% of Alma)

13

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

246 Alma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Gratiot County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

162 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Alma ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alma compared with Gratiot County and Michigan

Census figure	Alma	Gratiot County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,313	$43,153	—

Older residents in towns around Alma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Louis, MI	2.9 mi	865	22%
Ithaca, MI	6.8 mi	430	14%
Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	1,951	24%
St. Johns, MI	27 mi	1,706	21%
Midland, MI	27 mi	8,729	19%
Freeland, MI	29 mi	761	11%

Home health agencies serving Alma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400
The Care Team	Saginaw, MI	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 341-4920
Optimal Care Home Health	Bingham Farms, MI	93 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 723-9613

Nursing homes near Alma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Michigan Masonic Home	Alma, MI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	204	(989) 463-3141
Riverside Healthcare Center	St. Louis, MI	2.3 mi	2 of 5	39	(989) 681-3852
Schnepp Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center	St. Louis, MI	3.3 mi	5 of 5	97	(989) 681-5721

Straight-line miles from the center of Alma. 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 Alma

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Alma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Alma: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alma?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Alma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Alma, MI