Parkinson's Care in Austin, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Austin, MN: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Mower County)

4.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.9% in Mower County)

4,489

residents 65 or older (17% of Austin)

8

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

699 Austin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in Mower County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

182 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).

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

Austin compared with Mower County and Minnesota

Census figure	Austin	Mower County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	4.9%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,515	$54,904	—

Older residents in towns around Austin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Albert Lea, MN	19 mi	4,619	17%
Dodge Center, MN	25 mi	419	14%
Kasson, MN	27 mi	1,037	24%
Stewartville, MN	28 mi	916	16%
Osage, IA	28 mi	897	11%
Byron, MN	30 mi	849	17%

Home health agencies serving Austin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Preston, MN	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 765-2700
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	94 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	113 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Interim Healthcare Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(507) 200-1111
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	36 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near Austin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sacred Heart Care Center	Austin, MN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	59	(507) 433-1808
St Marks Living	Austin, MN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(507) 437-4594
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare	Austin, MN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	45	(507) 434-8537

Straight-line miles from the center of Austin. 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 Austin

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,126 monthly median income of Austin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Austin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Austin?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,126 monthly median income of Austin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Austin, MN