Parkinson's Care in Beaver Dam, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Beaver Dam, WI: the local picture

23%

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

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Dodge County)

3,018

residents 65 or older (18% of Beaver Dam)

5

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

657 Beaver Dam residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Dodge County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

230 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

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

Beaver Dam compared with Dodge County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Dodge County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	5.1%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,545	$52,843	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Juneau, WI	7.8 mi	464	15%
Horicon, WI	9.7 mi	673	27%
Waupun, WI	12 mi	1,585	26%
Columbus, WI	13 mi	844	19%
Mayville, WI	14 mi	1,090	15%
Watertown, WI	20 mi	4,469	14%

Home health agencies serving Beaver Dam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Hillside Home Care	Beaver Dam, WI	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 887-4050
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Maxim Healthcare Services	Madison, WI	34 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(608) 232-1000

Nursing homes near Beaver Dam

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillside Manor	Beaver Dam, WI	1.4 mi	2 of 5	115	(920) 887-5901
Beaver Dam Health Care Center	Beaver Dam, WI	1.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(920) 887-7191
Clearview	Juneau, WI	8.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(920) 386-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,629 monthly median income of Beaver Dam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Beaver Dam: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Beaver Dam?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,629 monthly median income of Beaver Dam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Beaver Dam, WI