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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Gage County)

8.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Gage County)

2,622

residents 65 or older (21% of Beatrice)

3

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

566 Beatrice residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Gage County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

218 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.8%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Beatrice ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Beatrice compared with Gage County and Nebraska

Census figure	Beatrice	Gage County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.8%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	3.3%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	36%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,460	$46,843	—

Older residents in towns around Beatrice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairbury, NE	24 mi	989	25%
Hickman, NE	25 mi	291	25%
Crete, NE	27 mi	959	19%
Marysville, KS	30 mi	674	31%
Lincoln, NE	37 mi	43,734	18%
Milford, NE	38 mi	404	16%

Home health agencies serving Beatrice

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE	Auburn, NE	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 274-5541
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752
Johnson Co. Hosp. Home Health Services	Tecumseh, NE	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 335-3361

Nursing homes near Beatrice

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beatrice Health And Rehabilitation	Beatrice, NE	0.9 mi	5 of 5	87	(402) 223-2311
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice	Beatrice, NE	1.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(402) 228-3304
Gold Crest Retirement Center	Adams, NE	17 mi	3 of 5	52	(402) 988-7115

Straight-line miles from the center of Beatrice. 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 Beatrice

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 45% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Beatrice 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 Beatrice: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Beatrice?

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 45% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Beatrice 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 Beatrice, NE