In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Dakota City, NE
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Parkinson’s Care in Dakota City, NE: the local picture
69 Dakota City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Dakota County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
11 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).
Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Dakota City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Dakota City compared with Dakota County and Nebraska
| Census figure | Dakota City | Dakota County | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.7% | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 11% | 22% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 4.5% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,477 | $60,000 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dakota City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City, NE | 3.1 mi | 1,535 | 16% |
| Sergeant Bluff, IA | 3.8 mi | 646 | 19% |
| Sioux City, IA | 5.6 mi | 12,804 | 19% |
| Dakota Dunes, SD | 5.9 mi | 756 | 9.3% |
| North Sioux City, SD | 9.0 mi | 640 | 5.9% |
| Elk Point, SD | 22 mi | 450 | 35% |
Home health agencies serving Dakota City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Omaha, NE | 83 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (402) 933-3360 |
| Unitypoint At Home | Sioux City, IA | 7.5 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (712) 279-3279 |
Nursing homes near Dakota City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adept Nursing & Rehab Of South Sioux City | South Sioux City, NE | 2.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 72 | (402) 494-4273 |
| Continental Falls | South Sioux City, NE | 3.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 77 | (402) 494-3043 |
| Pioneer Valley Living And Rehab | Sergeant Bluff, IA | 3.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 66 | (712) 943-2350 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota City. 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 Dakota City
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 27% of the $5,540 monthly median income of Dakota City 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Dakota City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dakota City?
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 27% of the $5,540 monthly median income of Dakota City 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in South Sioux City, NE
- Parkinson’s Care in Sergeant Bluff, IA
- Parkinson’s Care in Sioux City, IA
- Parkinson’s Care in Dakota Dunes, SD
- Parkinson’s Care in North Sioux City, SD
- Parkinson’s Care in Elk Point, SD
- Parkinson’s Care in Le Mars, IA
- Parkinson’s Care in Onawa, IA
- Parkinson’s Care in Wayne, NE
- Parkinson’s Care in Vermillion, SD
- Parkinson’s Care in Hawarden, IA
- Parkinson’s Care in West Point, NE
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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