Parkinson's Care in Cozad, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cozad, NE: the local picture

12%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Dawson County)

1,015

residents 65 or older (26% of Cozad)

4

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

120 Cozad residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 18% in Dawson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

122 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Cozad ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cozad compared with Dawson County and Nebraska

Census figure	Cozad	Dawson County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	11%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,475	$46,850	—

Older residents in towns around Cozad

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gothenburg, NE	9.8 mi	736	23%
Lexington, NE	14 mi	1,013	28%
Broken Bow, NE	42 mi	675	29%
Holdrege, NE	43 mi	1,208	22%
North Platte, NE	44 mi	4,563	26%
Kearney, NE	49 mi	5,546	19%

Home health agencies serving Cozad

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	86 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska	Kearney, NE	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 698-5080
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375
Central Plains Home Health	Cozad, NE	0.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 784-4630

Nursing homes near Cozad

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad	Cozad, NE	0.5 mi	1 of 5	67	(308) 784-3715
Hilltop Estates	Gothenburg, NE	10 mi	2 of 5	64	(308) 537-7138
Elwood Care Center	Elwood, NE	20 mi	5 of 5	43	(308) 785-3302

Straight-line miles from the center of Cozad. 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 Cozad

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 66% of the $2,290 monthly median income of Cozad households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Cozad: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cozad?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 66% of the $2,290 monthly median income of Cozad households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Cozad, NE