Parkinson's Care in Blair, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Blair, NE: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Washington County)

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.0% in Washington County)

1,337

residents 65 or older (17% of Blair)

16

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

364 Blair residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 16% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

110 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Blair ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blair compared with Washington County and Nebraska

Census figure	Blair	Washington County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	2.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,438	$51,690	—

Older residents in towns around Blair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Missouri Valley, IA	12 mi	529	22%
Valley, NE	19 mi	702	31%
Fremont, NE	20 mi	4,920	21%
Omaha, NE	20 mi	70,865	18%
Carter Lake, IA	21 mi	650	17%
Ralston, NE	24 mi	1,048	23%

Home health agencies serving Blair

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Freedom In Home Services, LLC	Omaha, NE	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-2224
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 898-8000
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Home Nursing With Heart	Omaha, NE	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 614-4622

Nursing homes near Blair

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowell Memorial Home	Blair, NE	0.6 mi	1 of 5	74	(402) 426-2177
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community	Blair, NE	0.8 mi	1 of 5	84	(402) 426-4663
Azria Health Longview	Missouri Valley, IA	13 mi	1 of 5	100	(712) 642-2264

Straight-line miles from the center of Blair. 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 Blair

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Blair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Blair: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blair?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Blair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Blair, NE