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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Brainerd, MN: the local picture

35%

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Crow Wing County)

2,562

residents 65 or older (18% of Brainerd)

9

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

816 Brainerd residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 17% in Crow Wing County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

337 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Brainerd ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Brainerd compared with Crow Wing County and Minnesota

Census figure	Brainerd	Crow Wing County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	6.7%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$56,498	—

Older residents in towns around Brainerd

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Baxter, MN	3.8 mi	2,095	16%
Breezy Point, MN	18 mi	656	7.9%
Crosslake, MN	23 mi	1,012	15%
Little Falls, MN	27 mi	2,345	29%
Long Prairie, MN	41 mi	887	21%
Wadena, MN	45 mi	803	34%

Home health agencies serving Brainerd

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	69 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Good Samaritan Home Health	Nisswa, MN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 963-9452
Mille Lacs Home Care	Onamia, MN	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 532-2800
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	66 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice	Staples, MN	27 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 894-8080
Good Neighbor Hhc Of Brainerd	Baxter, MN	4.1 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(218) 829-9238

Nursing homes near Brainerd

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany	Brainerd, MN	1.3 mi	5 of 5	79	(218) 825-2593
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland	Brainerd, MN	1.8 mi	5 of 5	40	(218) 829-1429
Heartwood	Crosby, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	54	(218) 545-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Brainerd. 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 Brainerd

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 47% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Brainerd 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 Brainerd: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brainerd?

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 47% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Brainerd 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 Brainerd, MN