Parkinson's Care in Dakota Dunes, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Dakota Dunes, SD: the local picture

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Union County)

1.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.6% in Union County)

756

residents 65 or older (19% of Dakota Dunes)

2

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

70 Dakota Dunes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.3%; 15% in Union County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

13 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.7%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Dakota Dunes ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dakota Dunes compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Dakota Dunes	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.3%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.7%	3.6%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	3.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.5%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,079	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Dunes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Sioux City, SD	3.2 mi	640	5.9%
South Sioux City, NE	4.1 mi	1,535	16%
Sioux City, IA	4.8 mi	12,804	19%
Dakota City, NE	5.9 mi	295	23%
Sergeant Bluff, IA	9.3 mi	646	19%
Elk Point, SD	17 mi	450	35%

Home health agencies serving Dakota Dunes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279

Nursing homes near Dakota Dunes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westwood Specialty Care	Sioux City, IA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	85	(712) 258-0135
Casa De Paz Health Care Center	Sioux City, IA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	71	(712) 233-3127
Holy Spirit Retirement Home	Sioux City, IA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	78	(712) 252-2726

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Dunes. 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 Dakota Dunes

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dakota Dunes?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes, SD