In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Combined Locks, WI
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Combined Locks for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Combined Locks, WI: the local picture
87 Combined Locks residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 17% in Outagamie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
16 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.2%).
Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Combined Locks ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Combined Locks compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Combined Locks | Outagamie County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.2% | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 30% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,000 | $55,393 | — |
Older residents in towns around Combined Locks
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly, WI | 1.4 mi | 1,274 | 29% |
| Little Chute, WI | 2.1 mi | 1,696 | 19% |
| Kaukauna, WI | 2.5 mi | 2,600 | 30% |
| Appleton, WI | 4.1 mi | 12,420 | 18% |
| Harrison, WI | 4.9 mi | 1,607 | 4.7% |
| Sherwood, WI | 6.1 mi | 601 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Combined Locks
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension At Home | Neenah, WI | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 727-2000 |
| Aurora At Home | Green Bay, WI | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 288-5100 |
| Bellin Home Health Agency | Green Bay, WI | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 432-5434 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Waupaca, WI | 40 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 258-2130 |
| Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc. | Green Bay, WI | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (920) 494-9444 |
| Thedacare At Home | Appleton, WI | 2.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 969-0919 |
Nursing homes near Combined Locks
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chute Health Services | Little Chute, WI | 1.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 50 | (920) 788-5806 |
| St Paul Elder Services, Inc | Kaukauna, WI | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 105 | (920) 766-6020 |
| Edenbrook Of Appleton North | Appleton, WI | 4.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 95 | (920) 993-6800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Combined Locks. 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 Combined Locks
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 $4,083 monthly median income of Combined Locks 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Combined Locks: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Combined Locks?
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 $4,083 monthly median income of Combined Locks 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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