Parkinson's Care in Carter Lake, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Carter Lake, IA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Pottawattamie County)

2.2%

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

650

residents 65 or older (17% of Carter Lake)

15

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

112 Carter Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Pottawattamie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

14 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.2%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Carter Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Carter Lake compared with Pottawattamie County and Iowa

Census figure	Carter Lake	Pottawattamie County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.2%	5.2%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	5.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,113	$52,811	—

Older residents in towns around Carter Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Council Bluffs, IA	4.9 mi	10,951	26%
Omaha, NE	7.3 mi	70,865	18%
Ralston, NE	8.8 mi	1,048	23%
Bellevue, NE	10.0 mi	9,953	21%
La Vista, NE	11 mi	1,995	22%
Offutt AFB, NE	12 mi	98	33%

Home health agencies serving Carter Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Aveanna Home Health	Council Bluffs, IA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 325-8989
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297

Nursing homes near Carter Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ambassador Health Of Omaha	Omaha, NE	1.9 mi	5 of 5	146	(402) 393-6500
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Legacy Pointe LLC	Omaha, NE	3.4 mi	1 of 5	108	(402) 455-6636
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center	Omaha, NE	3.5 mi	1 of 5	184	(402) 345-5683

Straight-line miles from the center of Carter Lake. 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 Carter Lake

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,843 monthly median income of Carter Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Carter Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carter Lake?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,843 monthly median income of Carter Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Carter Lake, IA