Parkinson's Care in Altoona, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Altoona, WI: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Eau Claire County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Eau Claire County)

1,717

residents 65 or older (19% of Altoona)

8

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

389 Altoona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 17% in Eau Claire County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

126 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Altoona ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Altoona compared with Eau Claire County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Altoona	Eau Claire County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	5.4%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	6.0%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,250	$58,282	—

Older residents in towns around Altoona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eau Claire, WI	3.0 mi	11,454	17%
Lake Hallie, WI	6.4 mi	1,035	18%
Chippewa Falls, WI	9.6 mi	3,042	14%
Lake Wissota, WI	11 mi	640	5.8%
Mondovi, WI	19 mi	634	23%
Bloomer, WI	21 mi	783	23%

Home health agencies serving Altoona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Eau Claire, WI	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 598-5600
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 831-0100
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	9.7 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	243 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660

Nursing homes near Altoona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Health Services	Altoona, WI	0.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(715) 833-0400
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines	Altoona, WI	0.9 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 598-7800
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	1.8 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 552-1035

Straight-line miles from the center of Altoona. 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 Altoona

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Altoona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Altoona: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Altoona?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Altoona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Altoona, WI