Parkinson's Care in Aurora, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Aurora, NE: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11% in Hamilton County)

7.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.8% in Hamilton County)

976

residents 65 or older (21% of Aurora)

5

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

91 Aurora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 11% in Hamilton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

68 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Aurora ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Aurora compared with Hamilton County and Nebraska

Census figure	Aurora	Hamilton County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	11%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.7%	4.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	3.1%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	19%	31%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	1.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,620	$59,732	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Central City, NE	17 mi	641	18%
Grand Island, NE	19 mi	7,806	20%
York, NE	22 mi	1,607	24%
Hastings, NE	27 mi	4,646	20%
St. Paul, NE	34 mi	697	27%
Seward, NE	48 mi	1,320	20%

Home health agencies serving Aurora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Health	Hastings, NE	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(308) 382-4054
Chi Health At Home - Grand Island	Grand Island, NE	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 398-2600
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
York General Hosp Home Health	York, NE	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 362-1444

Nursing homes near Aurora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Community Care	Aurora, NE	0.5 mi	5 of 5	48	(402) 694-8230
Westfield Quality Care Of Aurora	Aurora, NE	0.6 mi	1 of 5	64	(402) 694-2128
Legacy Square	Henderson, NE	12 mi	2 of 5	40	(402) 723-5301

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,135 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Aurora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Aurora?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,135 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Aurora, NE