Parkinson's Care in Brazil, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Brazil, IN: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Clay County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Clay County)

1,450

residents 65 or older (19% of Brazil)

6

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

462 Brazil residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 24% in Clay 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 (3.2%).

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

Brazil compared with Clay County and Indiana

Census figure	Brazil	Clay County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	5.2%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.3%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,514	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Brazil

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1,109	15%
Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	9,208	30%
Greencastle, IN	17 mi	1,464	18%
Clinton, IN	18 mi	1,083	39%
Rockville, IN	18 mi	693	28%
Heritage Lake, IN	27 mi	435	22%

Home health agencies serving Brazil

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Centerwell Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 580-3149
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Centerwell Home Health	Avon, IN	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 481-2281
Angels Care Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 227-5325
Visiting Nurse Association Of The Wabash Valley In	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 232-7611

Nursing homes near Brazil

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hutsonwood At Brazil	Brazil, IN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	86	(812) 446-2636
Cloverleaf Of Knightsville	Knightsville, IN	1.9 mi	4 of 5	102	(812) 446-2309
Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1 of 5	176	(812) 238-1555

Straight-line miles from the center of Brazil. 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 Brazil

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Brazil: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brazil?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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