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

Local figures

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

20%

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

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Polk County)

1,519

residents 65 or older (21% of Crookston)

4

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

285 Crookston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

41 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

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

Crookston compared with Polk County and Minnesota

Census figure	Crookston	Polk County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,975	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around Crookston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Grand Forks, MN	22 mi	1,137	25%
Grand Forks, ND	24 mi	8,315	18%
Thief River Falls, MN	31 mi	1,733	18%
Grafton, ND	58 mi	930	21%
Dilworth, MN	62 mi	571	33%
Moorhead, MN	63 mi	5,703	20%

Home health agencies serving Crookston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverview Home Care	Crookston, MN	0.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 281-9478
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Devils Lake, ND	107 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(877) 343-6217
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	69 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

Nursing homes near Crookston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa St. Vincent	Crookston, MN	0.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(218) 281-3424
Fair Meadow Nursing Home	Fertile, MN	23 mi	3 of 5	42	(218) 945-6194
Valley Senior Living On Columbia	Grand Forks, ND	23 mi	4 of 5	196	(701) 787-7900

Straight-line miles from the center of Crookston. 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 Crookston

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 42% of the $3,831 monthly median income of Crookston 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 Crookston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Crookston?

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 42% of the $3,831 monthly median income of Crookston 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 Crookston, MN