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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Dubuque County)

4.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.2% in Dubuque County)

12,258

residents 65 or older (21% of Dubuque)

9

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

1,517 Dubuque residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 13% in Dubuque County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

481 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.1%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Dubuque ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dubuque compared with Dubuque County and Iowa

Census figure	Dubuque	Dubuque County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.1%	4.2%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,932	$56,542	—

Older residents in towns around Dubuque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Asbury, IA	3.8 mi	887	6.8%
Galena, IL	15 mi	1,117	10%
Platteville, WI	20 mi	1,286	14%
Dyersville, IA	21 mi	734	21%
Lancaster, WI	24 mi	935	16%
Maquoketa, IA	30 mi	1,336	13%

Home health agencies serving Dubuque

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Dubuque, IA	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 583-5833
Above And Beyond Home Health	Monticello, IA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 465-3059
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	71 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
24 Hour Care, LLC	Galena, IL	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(815) 777-2424
Universal Pediatrics	Dubuque, IA	1.8 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(563) 557-5762

Nursing homes near Dubuque

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luther Manor At Hillcrest	Dubuque, IA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	103	(563) 588-1413
Ennoble Nursing And Rehab	Dubuque, IA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	85	(563) 557-1076
Dubuque Specialty Care	Dubuque, IA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	84	(563) 556-0673

Straight-line miles from the center of Dubuque. 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 Dubuque

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 34% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Dubuque 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 Dubuque: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dubuque?

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 34% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Dubuque 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 Dubuque, IA