Parkinson's Care in Cedar Falls, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cedar Falls, IA: the local picture

15%

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

3.3%

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

6,557

residents 65 or older (16% of Cedar Falls)

7

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

943 Cedar Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Black Hawk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

200 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Cedar Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cedar Falls compared with Black Hawk County and Iowa

Census figure	Cedar Falls	Black Hawk County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	5.2%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,904	$57,493	—

Older residents in towns around Cedar Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waterloo, IA	5.5 mi	11,387	21%
Hudson, IA	5.8 mi	467	14%
Evansdale, IA	10 mi	998	9.2%
Waverly, IA	14 mi	1,954	18%
Grundy Center, IA	20 mi	629	13%
Jesup, IA	20 mi	368	14%

Home health agencies serving Cedar Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	88 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	6.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Home Health With Heart LLC	Cedar Rapids, IA	53 mi	not rated	—	(319) 826-6608
Comfort Care Medicare Inc	Cedar Rapids, IA	53 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 294-3527

Nursing homes near Cedar Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Newaldaya Lifescapes	Cedar Falls, IA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	112	(319) 268-0401
Martin Health Center, Inc	Cedar Falls, IA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(319) 277-2141
Cedar Falls Health Care Center	Cedar Falls, IA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	70	(319) 277-2437

Straight-line miles from the center of Cedar Falls. 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 Cedar Falls

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 25% of the $5,992 monthly median income of Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cedar Falls?

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 25% of the $5,992 monthly median income of Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls, IA