Parkinson's Care in Dunlap, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Dunlap, IN: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Elkhart County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Elkhart County)

973

residents 65 or older (16% of Dunlap)

11

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

136 Dunlap residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 19% in Elkhart County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

51 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Dunlap ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dunlap compared with Elkhart County and Indiana

Census figure	Dunlap	Elkhart County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	8.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	5.7%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	7.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,092	$52,398	—

Older residents in towns around Dunlap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elkhart, IN	4.4 mi	7,668	26%
Goshen, IN	6.4 mi	6,209	21%
Osceola, IN	8.3 mi	434	29%
Simonton Lake, IN	8.6 mi	950	15%
Middlebury, IN	11 mi	507	21%
Mishawaka, IN	13 mi	8,485	20%

Home health agencies serving Dunlap

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Joseph Vna Home Care	South Bend, IN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 335-8600
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Purposecare Of Indiana	Granger, IN	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 318-3900
Goshen Home Care & Hospice	Goshen, IN	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 364-2700
Aunova Home Care LLC	Granger, IN	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(574) 243-9022

Nursing homes near Dunlap

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elkhart Meadows	Elkhart, IN	2.7 mi	5 of 5	58	(574) 295-8800
Valley View Healthcare Center	Elkhart, IN	2.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(574) 293-1550
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center	Elkhart, IN	3.5 mi	1 of 5	175	(574) 294-7641

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunlap. 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 Dunlap

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,424 monthly median income of Dunlap households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Dunlap: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dunlap?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,424 monthly median income of Dunlap households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Dunlap, IN