Parkinson's Care in Cheboygan, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cheboygan, MI: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Cheboygan County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Cheboygan County)

1,159

residents 65 or older (24% of Cheboygan)

8

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

322 Cheboygan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in Cheboygan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

177 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Cheboygan ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cheboygan compared with Cheboygan County and Michigan

Census figure	Cheboygan	Cheboygan County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	7.3%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	29%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.8%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,125	$57,518	—

Older residents in towns around Cheboygan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Petoskey, MI	32 mi	1,361	15%
Rogers City, MI	36 mi	1,009	9.4%
Boyne City, MI	40 mi	943	19%
Kincheloe, MI	43 mi	350	21%
Gaylord, MI	44 mi	907	23%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI	58 mi	2,196	18%

Home health agencies serving Cheboygan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Cheboygan, MI	2.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	83 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Care 2 You	Standish, MI	118 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 846-2222
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	152 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	187 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300

Nursing homes near Cheboygan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Cheboygan	Cheboygan, MI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	85	(231) 627-4347
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit	St. Ignace, MI	21 mi	5 of 5	48	(906) 643-0462

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheboygan. 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 Cheboygan

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Cheboygan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Cheboygan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cheboygan?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Cheboygan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Cheboygan, MI