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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bemidji, MN: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Beltrami County)

4.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Beltrami County)

2,661

residents 65 or older (17% of Bemidji)

3

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

714 Bemidji residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 21% in Beltrami County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.1%).

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

Bemidji compared with Beltrami County and Minnesota

Census figure	Bemidji	Beltrami County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.1%	5.2%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.3%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,461	$54,726	—

Older residents in towns around Bemidji

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Park Rapids, MN	40 mi	1,210	30%
Cohasset, MN	59 mi	675	17%
Detroit Lakes, MN	65 mi	2,539	25%
Grand Rapids, MN	65 mi	2,729	18%
Crosslake, MN	67 mi	1,012	15%
Breezy Point, MN	68 mi	656	7.9%

Home health agencies serving Bemidji

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	138 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Sanford Bemidji Home Care And Hospice	Bemidji, MN	7.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 333-5665
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	185 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272

Nursing homes near Bemidji

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Havenwood Care Center	Bemidji, MN	0.4 mi	2 of 5	65	(218) 444-1745
Neilson Place	Bemidji, MN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	78	(218) 751-0220
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck	Blackduck, MN	23 mi	1 of 5	30	(218) 835-3410

Straight-line miles from the center of Bemidji. 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 Bemidji

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 Bemidji 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 Bemidji: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bemidji?

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 Bemidji 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 Bemidji, MN