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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Crawford County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.8% in Crawford County)

1,109

residents 65 or older (13% of Denison)

4

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

195 Denison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 22% in Crawford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

48 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

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

Denison compared with Crawford County and Iowa

Census figure	Denison	Crawford County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	3.8%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,886	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Denison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carroll, IA	25 mi	2,456	17%
Harlan, IA	25 mi	1,170	12%
Onawa, IA	38 mi	609	28%
Missouri Valley, IA	42 mi	529	22%
Storm Lake, IA	44 mi	1,432	15%
Atlantic, IA	46 mi	1,632	26%

Home health agencies serving Denison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Heal	Denison, IA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 263-3303
St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 794-5279
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111

Nursing homes near Denison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gracewell, An Eventide Community	Denison, IA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	84	(712) 263-3114
Denison Care Center	Denison, IA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	46	(712) 263-5611
Dunlap Specialty Care	Dunlap, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	46	(712) 643-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Denison. 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 Denison

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 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Denison 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 Denison: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Denison?

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 52% of the $2,907 monthly median income of Denison 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 Denison, IA