Parkinson's Care in Duluth, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Duluth, MN: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in St. Louis County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in St. Louis County)

15,068

residents 65 or older (17% of Duluth)

10

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

2,224 Duluth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in St. Louis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

919 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Duluth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Duluth compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Duluth	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	6.6%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,688	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Duluth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Proctor, MN	5.0 mi	732	27%
Hermantown, MN	5.4 mi	1,737	18%
Superior, WI	6.2 mi	4,778	26%
Rice Lake, MN	9.3 mi	949	12%
Cloquet, MN	18 mi	2,175	19%
Two Harbors, MN	28 mi	694	29%

Home health agencies serving Duluth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, MN	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 733-3485
Centerwell Home Health	Duluth, MN	2.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 677-2244
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore	Duluth, MN	8.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 625-7848
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care	Moose Lake, MN	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 485-5506
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	128 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Caringedge Healthcare Of Hermantown LLC	Hermantown, MN	4.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 216-7243

Nursing homes near Duluth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Viewcrest Health Center	Duluth, MN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	88	(218) 727-8801
Bayshore Residence And Rehabilitation Center	Duluth, MN	2.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(218) 727-8651
Benedictine Health Center	Duluth, MN	3.1 mi	1 of 5	96	(218) 522-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Duluth. 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 Duluth

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Duluth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Duluth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Duluth?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Duluth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Duluth, MN