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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Alpena County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Alpena County)

2,361

residents 65 or older (23% of Alpena)

11

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

553 Alpena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Alpena County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

286 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Alpena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alpena compared with Alpena County and Michigan

Census figure	Alpena	Alpena County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.0%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,776	$44,177	—

Older residents in towns around Alpena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rogers City, MI	30 mi	1,009	9.4%
East Tawas, MI	54 mi	971	33%
Gaylord, MI	61 mi	907	23%
Cheboygan, MI	63 mi	1,159	30%
Skidway Lake, MI	68 mi	584	40%
St. Helen, MI	69 mi	913	23%

Home health agencies serving Alpena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Cheboygan, MI	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	219 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Mymichigan Home Care Northern Michigan	Alpena, MI	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 356-8004
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	106 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400
Compassus Home Health	Standish, MI	80 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 310-4003

Nursing homes near Alpena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Alpena	Alpena, MI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	132	(989) 356-2194
Medilodge Of Green View	Alpena, MI	1.2 mi	5 of 5	39	(989) 356-1030
Medilodge Of Hillman	Hillman, MI	22 mi	3 of 5	39	(989) 742-4581

Straight-line miles from the center of Alpena. 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 Alpena

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 42% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Alpena 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 Alpena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alpena?

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 42% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Alpena 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.

More near Alpena

More senior care near Alpena

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Alpena

More for Alpena families

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 Alpena, MI