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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bad Axe, MI: the local picture

20%

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

6.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Huron County)

791

residents 65 or older (26% of Bad Axe)

8

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

142 Bad Axe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in Huron County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

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

Bad Axe compared with Huron County and Michigan

Census figure	Bad Axe	Huron County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	6.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	27%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,938	$45,144	—

Older residents in towns around Bad Axe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sandusky, MI	28 mi	530	22%
Caro, MI	30 mi	1,039	20%
East Tawas, MI	41 mi	971	33%
Vassar, MI	42 mi	471	37%
Essexville, MI	44 mi	694	19%
Bay City, MI	47 mi	5,720	29%

Home health agencies serving Bad Axe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Seasons Change Home Health Care	Pigeon, MI	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 856-2800
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	54 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Covenant At Home	Saginaw, MI	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 799-6020

Nursing homes near Bad Axe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Courtney Manor	Bad Axe, MI	0.8 mi	1 of 5	125	(989) 269-9983
Huron County Medical Care Facility	Bad Axe, MI	1.8 mi	5 of 5	112	(989) 269-6425
Medilodge Of Cass City	Cass City, MI	17 mi	5 of 5	80	(989) 872-2174

Straight-line miles from the center of Bad Axe. 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 Bad Axe

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 67% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bad Axe?

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 67% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Bad Axe 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.

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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 Bad Axe, MI