Parkinson's Care in Belle Fourche, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Belle Fourche, SD: the local picture

23%

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Butte County)

1,117

residents 65 or older (19% of Belle Fourche)

4

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

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

153 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Belle Fourche ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Belle Fourche compared with Butte County and South Dakota

Census figure	Belle Fourche	Butte County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.6%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,338	$44,401	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Fourche

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Spearfish, SD	12 mi	2,676	19%
Lead, SD	22 mi	818	26%
Sturgis, SD	25 mi	1,375	23%
Summerset, SD	41 mi	248	14%
Blackhawk, SD	44 mi	550	32%
Rapid City, SD	52 mi	16,108	20%

Home health agencies serving Belle Fourche

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Monument Health Home Plus Home Health	Spearfish, SD	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 644-4444
Heartland Home Health LLC	Belle Fourche, SD	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(605) 723-4663
State Home Care Services, Inc	Rapid City, SD	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 718-5004
Interim Healthcare	Rapid City, SD	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 348-5885

Nursing homes near Belle Fourche

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolling Hills Healthcare	Belle Fourche, SD	1.3 mi	1 of 5	83	(605) 892-3331
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare	Spearfish, SD	12 mi	2 of 5	105	(605) 642-2716
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center	Sturgis, SD	25 mi	3 of 5	40	(605) 720-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Fourche. 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 Belle Fourche

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,612 monthly median income of Belle Fourche households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Belle Fourche: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Belle Fourche?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,612 monthly median income of Belle Fourche households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Belle Fourche, SD