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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Polk County)

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.0% in Polk County)

8,466

residents 65 or older (12% of Ankeny)

18

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

1,121 Ankeny residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

273 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Ankeny ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ankeny compared with Polk County and Iowa

Census figure	Ankeny	Polk County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	6.0%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,184	$59,099	—

Older residents in towns around Ankeny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Saylorville, IA	3.7 mi	705	9.4%
Johnston, IA	6.9 mi	3,741	11%
Polk City, IA	7.2 mi	874	11%
Bondurant, IA	8.0 mi	577	11%
Altoona, IA	8.3 mi	3,684	15%
Pleasant Hill, IA	10 mi	2,222	12%

Home health agencies serving Ankeny

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Urbandale, IA	9.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 277-0977
Aveanna Healthcare	West Des Moines, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 497-7700
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care	Indianola, IA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 961-2596
Elara Caring	Chariton, IA	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 774-2339
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	9.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Des Moines, IA	8.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 252-2847

Nursing homes near Ankeny

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill-Pond	Ankeny, IA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(515) 964-2273
Sunny View Care Center	Ankeny, IA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	94	(515) 964-1101
The Bridges At Ankeny	Ankeny, IA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(515) 963-9815

Straight-line miles from the center of Ankeny. 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 Ankeny

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 26% of the $5,765 monthly median income of Ankeny 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 Ankeny: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ankeny?

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 26% of the $5,765 monthly median income of Ankeny 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 Ankeny, IA