Parkinson's Care in Decorah, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Decorah, IA: the local picture

7.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11% in Winneshiek County)

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.3% in Winneshiek County)

1,807

residents 65 or older (24% of Decorah)

4

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

119 Decorah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.0%; 11% in Winneshiek County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

58 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

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

Decorah compared with Winneshiek County and Iowa

Census figure	Decorah	Winneshiek County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.0%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	3.3%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	3.2%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	4.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,453	$59,525	—

Older residents in towns around Decorah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waukon, IA	16 mi	1,054	20%
Cresco, IA	17 mi	828	15%
Postville, IA	19 mi	310	8.6%
Caledonia, MN	27 mi	618	21%
New Hampton, IA	32 mi	695	18%
Prairie du Chien, WI	37 mi	1,374	20%

Home health agencies serving Decorah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Winnmed Home Health	Decorah, IA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 387-3024
Community Health Services	Cresco, IA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 547-2989
V M H Comunity & Home Care	Waukon, IA	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(563) 568-5660
Universal Pediatrics	Dubuque, IA	76 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(563) 557-5762

Nursing homes near Decorah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Highlands	Decorah, IA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	86	(563) 382-3603
Wellington Place	Decorah, IA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	56	(563) 382-9691
Ossian Care Center	Ossian, IA	11 mi	2 of 5	46	(563) 532-9440

Straight-line miles from the center of Decorah. 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 Decorah

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,288 monthly median income of Decorah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Decorah: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Decorah?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,288 monthly median income of Decorah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Decorah, IA