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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Washtenaw County)

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Washtenaw County)

1,870

residents 65 or older (34% of Chelsea)

22

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

328 Chelsea residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Washtenaw County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

137 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Chelsea ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chelsea compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Chelsea	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	5.7%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	34%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,069	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Chelsea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dexter, MI	7.2 mi	980	21%
Manchester, MI	11 mi	499	8.2%
Ann Arbor, MI	15 mi	15,777	15%
Whitmore Lake, MI	16 mi	1,161	9.1%
Saline, MI	16 mi	2,576	15%
Michigan Center, MI	17 mi	834	22%

Home health agencies serving Chelsea

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Saline, MI	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Tone Home Health Services	Farmington Hills, MI	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 545-8306

Nursing homes near Chelsea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chelsea Retirement Community	Chelsea, MI	0.8 mi	5 of 5	85	(734) 475-8633
Wellbridge Of Pinckney	Pinckney, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	100	(734) 954-6700
Regency At Bluffs Park	Ann Arbor, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	71	(734) 887-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Chelsea. 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 Chelsea

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 37% of the $3,922 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chelsea?

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 37% of the $3,922 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea, MI