Parkinson's Care in Bicknell, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bicknell, IN: the local picture

25%

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

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in Knox County)

467

residents 65 or older (15% of Bicknell)

3

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

115 Bicknell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Knox County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

152 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (33%).

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

Bicknell compared with Knox County and Indiana

Census figure	Bicknell	Knox County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	33%	9.9%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.4%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,512	$48,538	—

Older residents in towns around Bicknell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Washington, IN	11 mi	2,238	33%
Vincennes, IN	13 mi	2,766	20%
Linton, IN	20 mi	1,037	35%
Lawrenceville, IL	21 mi	794	22%
Loogootee, IN	22 mi	601	24%
Sullivan, IN	23 mi	817	27%

Home health agencies serving Bicknell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In	Vincennes, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 885-2767
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	93 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236
Guardian Angels Home Health Care, Inc	Bicknell, IN	0.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 735-2811

Nursing homes near Bicknell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Freelandville Community Home	Freelandville, IN	6.4 mi	3 of 5	45	(812) 328-2134
Aperion Care Vincennes	Vincennes, IN	9.0 mi	1 of 5	170	(812) 882-1783
Oak Village	Oaktown, IN	10 mi	2 of 5	50	(812) 745-2360

Straight-line miles from the center of Bicknell. 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 Bicknell

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,459 monthly median income of Bicknell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Bicknell: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bicknell?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,459 monthly median income of Bicknell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Bicknell, IN