In-Home Parkinson's Care in Black River Falls, WI

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Black River Falls, WI: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Jackson County)

7.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Jackson County)

917

residents 65 or older (26% of Black River Falls)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Black River Falls ZIP codes in their service area

88 Black River Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 13% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.2%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Black River Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Black River Falls compared with Jackson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Black River Falls	Jackson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.2%	5.9%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,948	$50,032	—

Older residents in towns around Black River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sparta, WI	25 mi	1,636	19%
Tomah, WI	27 mi	1,987	34%
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	16%
Holmen, WI	31 mi	1,556	31%
Arcadia, WI	32 mi	378	20%
Onalaska, WI	33 mi	3,955	22%

Home health agencies serving Black River Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	52 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	104 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	83 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Moore Genuine Care	Augusta, WI	31 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 286-2734
International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC	Stevens Point, WI	68 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(507) 252-8117

Nursing homes near Black River Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine View Care Center	Black River Falls, WI	1.1 mi	3 of 5	95	(715) 284-5396
Meadowbrook At Black River Falls	Black River Falls, WI	1.1 mi	1 of 5	45	(715) 284-4396
Grand View Care Ctr	Blair, WI	20 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 989-2511

Straight-line miles from the center of Black River Falls. 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 Black River Falls

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Black River Falls?

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls, WI