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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Blue Earth, MN: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Faribault County)

7.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.6% in Faribault County)

689

residents 65 or older (22% of Blue Earth)

4

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

90 Blue Earth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Faribault County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Blue Earth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blue Earth compared with Faribault County and Minnesota

Census figure	Blue Earth	Faribault County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	4.6%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	4.5%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,696	$51,250	—

Older residents in towns around Blue Earth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairmont, MN	18 mi	2,691	26%
Lake Crystal, MN	33 mi	501	15%
Forest City, IA	35 mi	756	15%
St. James, MN	35 mi	712	14%
Albert Lea, MN	37 mi	4,619	17%
Mankato, MN	37 mi	5,772	17%

Home health agencies serving Blue Earth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Hospital District Inc	Blue Earth, MN	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 526-7970
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	107 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	85 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near Blue Earth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center	Blue Earth, MN	0.9 mi	5 of 5	64	(507) 526-2184
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center	Fairmont, MN	19 mi	5 of 5	72	(507) 235-6606
Timely Mission Nursing Home	Buffalo Center, IA	19 mi	5 of 5	42	(641) 562-2494

Straight-line miles from the center of Blue Earth. 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 Blue Earth

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 29% of the $5,558 monthly median income of Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blue Earth?

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 29% of the $5,558 monthly median income of Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth, MN