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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Belle Plaine, MN: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Scott County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Scott County)

953

residents 65 or older (13% of Belle Plaine)

12

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

163 Belle Plaine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 14% in Scott County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Belle Plaine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Belle Plaine compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Belle Plaine	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	5.5%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,462	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Plaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jordan, MN	6.9 mi	477	18%
New Prague, MN	11 mi	1,479	17%
Carver, MN	12 mi	652	11%
Le Sueur, MN	12 mi	788	5.6%
Norwood Young America, MN	13 mi	685	26%
Montgomery, MN	15 mi	557	13%

Home health agencies serving Belle Plaine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 931-0949
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030

Nursing homes near Belle Plaine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine	Belle Plaine, MN	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(952) 873-2131
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	10 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514
Cura Of Le Sueur	Le Sueur, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 665-3375

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

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 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine: common questions

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

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 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine, MN