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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Eagle Grove, IA: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Wright County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Wright County)

653

residents 65 or older (18% of Eagle Grove)

3

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

80 Eagle Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Wright County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Eagle Grove ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Eagle Grove compared with Wright County and Iowa

Census figure	Eagle Grove	Wright County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	6.7%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,280	$50,098	—

Older residents in towns around Eagle Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clarion, IA	9.9 mi	539	19%
Webster City, IA	15 mi	1,463	27%
Humboldt, IA	17 mi	1,089	19%
Fort Dodge, IA	18 mi	4,713	19%
Belmond, IA	19 mi	727	12%
Algona, IA	33 mi	1,383	21%

Home health agencies serving Eagle Grove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Fort Dodge, IA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 574-6416
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services	Webster City, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 832-9565
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Webster City, IA	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 576-2273

Nursing homes near Eagle Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rotary Senior Living	Eagle Grove, IA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	46	(515) 448-5124
Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Clarion, IA	9.3 mi	1 of 5	76	(515) 532-2893
Crestview Nursing And Rehabilitation	Webster City, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	70	(515) 832-2727

Straight-line miles from the center of Eagle Grove. 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 Eagle Grove

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 36% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Eagle Grove?

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 36% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove, IA