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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Chariton, IA: the local picture

27%

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

1.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Lucas County)

841

residents 65 or older (20% of Chariton)

5

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

219 Chariton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Lucas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

8 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.0%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Chariton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chariton compared with Lucas County and Iowa

Census figure	Chariton	Lucas County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.0%	4.7%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.0%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	36%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,039	$36,847	—

Older residents in towns around Chariton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Knoxville, IA	23 mi	1,720	31%
Osceola, IA	25 mi	1,025	33%
Albia, IA	26 mi	812	30%
Indianola, IA	27 mi	2,906	15%
Centerville, IA	30 mi	1,205	22%
Pella, IA	34 mi	2,017	21%

Home health agencies serving Chariton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Chariton, IA	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 774-2339
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Des Moines, IA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 252-2847
Unitypoint At Home	Urbandale, IA	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 557-3100
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	43 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 558-9591

Nursing homes near Chariton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chariton Specialty Care	Chariton, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	60	(641) 774-5921
Corydon Specialty Care	Corydon, IA	18 mi	4 of 5	71	(641) 681-2874
West Ridge Specialty Care	Knoxville, IA	23 mi	4 of 5	78	(641) 842-3153

Straight-line miles from the center of Chariton. 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 Chariton

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 60% of the $2,503 monthly median income of Chariton 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 Chariton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chariton?

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 60% of the $2,503 monthly median income of Chariton 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 Chariton, IA