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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Clear Lake, IA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Cerro Gordo County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Cerro Gordo County)

2,089

residents 65 or older (27% of Clear Lake)

2

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

456 Clear Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 18% in Cerro Gordo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

221 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Clear Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clear Lake compared with Cerro Gordo County and Iowa

Census figure	Clear Lake	Cerro Gordo County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.5%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$50,066	—

Older residents in towns around Clear Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mason City, IA	8.8 mi	6,215	18%
Garner, IA	12 mi	916	25%
Forest City, IA	16 mi	756	15%
Belmond, IA	23 mi	727	12%
Hampton, IA	28 mi	981	15%
Osage, IA	30 mi	897	11%

Home health agencies serving Clear Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	108 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health	Mason City, IA	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 421-9300

Nursing homes near Clear Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Care Center	Clear Lake, IA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	76	(641) 357-5244
I O O F Home And Community Therapy Center	Mason City, IA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	82	(641) 423-0428
Good Shepherd Health Center	Mason City, IA	9.1 mi	1 of 5	170	(641) 424-1740

Straight-line miles from the center of Clear Lake. 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 Clear Lake

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 34% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clear Lake?

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 34% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake, IA