In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Chippewa Falls, WI
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Parkinson’s Care in Chippewa Falls, WI: the local picture
407 Chippewa Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Chippewa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
265 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).
Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Chippewa Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Chippewa Falls compared with Chippewa County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.3% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 48% | 31% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,523 | $51,546 | — |
Older residents in towns around Chippewa Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hallie, WI | 3.3 mi | 1,035 | 18% |
| Lake Wissota, WI | 4.9 mi | 640 | 5.8% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 9.6 mi | 11,454 | 17% |
| Altoona, WI | 9.6 mi | 1,717 | 25% |
| Bloomer, WI | 13 mi | 783 | 23% |
| Stanley, WI | 22 mi | 554 | 24% |
Home health agencies serving Chippewa Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassus Home Health | Marshfield, WI | 62 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 301-7260 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Eau Claire, WI | 9.3 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 598-5600 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 9.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 831-0100 |
| Lakeland Home Healthcare | Chippewa Falls, WI | 0.2 mi | 3 of 5 | — | (715) 239-2075 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin | Hudson, WI | 66 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 377-9617 |
| North Shore At Home | Gurnee, IL | 247 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 360-7660 |
Nursing homes near Chippewa Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation | Chippewa Falls, WI | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (715) 723-4437 |
| WI Veterans Home At Chippewa Falls | Chippewa Falls, WI | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 72 | (715) 720-6775 |
| Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center | Chippewa Falls, WI | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (715) 723-9341 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Chippewa Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Chippewa Falls
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,044 monthly median income of Chippewa Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Chippewa Falls: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chippewa Falls?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,044 monthly median income of Chippewa Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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.
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