Parkinson's Care in East Grand Forks, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Grand Forks, MN: the local picture

25%

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Polk County)

1,137

residents 65 or older (13% of East Grand Forks)

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Grand Forks ZIP codes in their service area

281 East Grand Forks residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 17% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

173 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving East Grand Forks ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Grand Forks compared with Polk County and Minnesota

Census figure	East Grand Forks	Polk County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	7.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,411	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around East Grand Forks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grand Forks, ND	3.5 mi	8,315	18%
Crookston, MN	22 mi	1,519	20%
Grafton, ND	38 mi	930	21%
Thief River Falls, MN	41 mi	1,733	18%

Home health agencies serving East Grand Forks

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	2.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Riverview Home Care	Crookston, MN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 281-9478
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Devils Lake, ND	86 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(877) 343-6217
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	79 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Healthy At Home	Fargo, ND	75 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(701) 478-4224

Nursing homes near East Grand Forks

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Senior Living On Columbia	Grand Forks, ND	3.0 mi	4 of 5	196	(701) 787-7900
Woodside Village	Grand Forks, ND	4.0 mi	4 of 5	138	(701) 787-7500
North Star Manor	Warren, MN	21 mi	4 of 5	45	(218) 745-5282

Straight-line miles from the center of East Grand Forks. 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 East Grand Forks

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 51% of the $3,118 monthly median income of East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Grand Forks?

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 51% of the $3,118 monthly median income of East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks, MN