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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in DeKalb County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in DeKalb County)

413

residents 65 or older (16% of Butler)

9

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

101 Butler residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 18% in DeKalb County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

9 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

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

Butler compared with DeKalb County and Indiana

Census figure	Butler	DeKalb County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	6.2%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	4.2%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,250	$46,352	—

Older residents in towns around Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Auburn, IN	10 mi	2,397	22%
Hicksville, OH	11 mi	532	26%
Garrett, IN	14 mi	1,106	25%
Leo-Cedarville, IN	16 mi	411	14%
Angola, IN	16 mi	1,506	15%
Bryan, OH	17 mi	2,281	36%

Home health agencies serving Butler

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Fort Wayne, IN	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 209-6768
Adoration Home Health	Fort Wayne, IN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 422-8900
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	92 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Heartland Home Health (Fort Wayne)	Fort Wayne, IN	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 484-6818
Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne, IN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(260) 482-9405
Parkview Health At Home LLC	Fort Wayne, IN	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 421-3235

Nursing homes near Butler

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pines Of Dekalb, The	Butler, IN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	101	(260) 868-2164
Park View Care Center	Edgerton, OH	6.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(419) 298-2321
Auburn Village	Auburn, IN	9.1 mi	3 of 5	111	(260) 925-5494

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler. 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 Butler

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 60% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Butler?

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 60% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Butler 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Butler, IN