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

Local figures

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

34%

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

3.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Clare County)

769

residents 65 or older (23% of Clare)

14

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

240 Clare residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Clare County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

25 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.5%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Clare ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clare compared with Clare County and Michigan

Census figure	Clare	Clare County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.5%	7.6%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	7.8%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,294	$42,986	—

Older residents in towns around Clare

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	1,951	24%
Gladwin, MI	17 mi	781	35%
St. Louis, MI	30 mi	865	22%
Midland, MI	30 mi	8,729	19%
Alma, MI	31 mi	1,643	17%
Canadian Lakes, MI	32 mi	1,342	8.4%

Home health agencies serving Clare

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400

Nursing homes near Clare

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Clare	Clare, MI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	92	(989) 386-7723
North Woods Nursing Center	Farwell, MI	7.4 mi	3 of 5	71	(989) 588-9928
The Laurels Of MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	100	(989) 773-5918

Straight-line miles from the center of Clare. 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 Clare

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 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare 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 Clare: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clare?

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 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare 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 Clare, MI