Parkinson's Care in Box Elder, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Box Elder, SD: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pennington County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Pennington County)

963

residents 65 or older (7.5% of Box Elder)

6

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

209 Box Elder residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Pennington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Box Elder compared with Pennington County and South Dakota

Census figure	Box Elder	Pennington County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.4%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	5.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.5%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	5.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,727	$56,451	—

Older residents in towns around Box Elder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rapid Valley, SD	3.6 mi	1,292	17%
Rapid City, SD	7.3 mi	16,108	20%
Blackhawk, SD	13 mi	550	32%
Colonial Pine Hills, SD	13 mi	793	13%
Summerset, SD	14 mi	248	14%
Sturgis, SD	29 mi	1,375	23%

Home health agencies serving Box Elder

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Monument Health Home Plus Home Health	Rapid City, SD	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 755-7710
Good Samaritan Soc-Home Health Of The Black Hills	Rapid City, SD	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(605) 342-0529
State Home Care Services, Inc	Rapid City, SD	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 718-5004
Heartland Home Health LLC	Belle Fourche, SD	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(605) 723-4663
Westhills Village Home Health	Rapid City, SD	6.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 342-3594
Interim Healthcare	Rapid City, SD	6.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 348-5885

Nursing homes near Box Elder

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avantara North	Rapid City, SD	7.4 mi	3 of 5	68	(605) 343-4958
Avantara Saint Cloud	Rapid City, SD	7.9 mi	2 of 5	78	(605) 343-4738
Westhills Village Health Care Facility	Rapid City, SD	8.1 mi	5 of 5	44	(605) 342-0255

Straight-line miles from the center of Box Elder. 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 Box Elder

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Box Elder households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Box Elder: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Box Elder?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Box Elder households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Box Elder, SD