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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Broken Bow, NE: the local picture

29%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Custer County)

675

residents 65 or older (19% of Broken Bow)

3

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

174 Broken Bow residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Custer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

68 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Broken Bow ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Broken Bow compared with Custer County and Nebraska

Census figure	Broken Bow	Custer County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.8%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,884	$49,755	—

Older residents in towns around Broken Bow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cozad, NE	42 mi	1,015	12%
Gothenburg, NE	43 mi	736	23%
Lexington, NE	44 mi	1,013	28%
Kearney, NE	57 mi	5,546	19%
North Platte, NE	61 mi	4,563	26%
St. Paul, NE	63 mi	697	27%

Home health agencies serving Broken Bow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375
Vchs Home Health	Ord, NE	39 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 728-4355

Nursing homes near Broken Bow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookestone View	Broken Bow, NE	0.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(308) 767-2300
Callaway Good Life Center, Inc	Callaway, NE	17 mi	1 of 5	38	(308) 836-2267

Straight-line miles from the center of Broken Bow. 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 Broken Bow

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 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Broken Bow?

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 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow, NE