Parkinson's Care in Cohasset, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cohasset, MN: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Itasca County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Itasca County)

675

residents 65 or older (25% of Cohasset)

3

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

117 Cohasset residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Itasca County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

27 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Cohasset ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cohasset compared with Itasca County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cohasset	Itasca County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	7.7%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	5.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,063	$53,341	—

Older residents in towns around Cohasset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grand Rapids, MN	6.2 mi	2,729	18%
Hibbing, MN	35 mi	3,743	19%
Chisholm, MN	40 mi	1,308	17%
Crosslake, MN	44 mi	1,012	15%
Breezy Point, MN	51 mi	656	7.9%
Mountain Iron, MN	53 mi	744	12%

Home health agencies serving Cohasset

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	151 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Grand Itasca Home Care	Grand Rapids, MN	7.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(218) 999-4663

Nursing homes near Cohasset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Village	Grand Rapids, MN	4.7 mi	5 of 5	82	(218) 326-0543
The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC	Grand Rapids, MN	6.8 mi	1 of 5	77	(218) 326-3431
Essentia Health Homestead	Deer River, MN	9.2 mi	2 of 5	32	(218) 246-4336

Straight-line miles from the center of Cohasset. 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 Cohasset

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Cohasset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Cohasset: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cohasset?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Cohasset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Cohasset, MN