Parkinson's Care in East Tawas, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Tawas, MI: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Iosco County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Iosco County)

971

residents 65 or older (36% of East Tawas)

11

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

315 East Tawas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 22% in Iosco County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

31 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

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

East Tawas compared with Iosco County and Michigan

Census figure	East Tawas	Iosco County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	7.4%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	36%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,875	$40,668	—

Older residents in towns around East Tawas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Skidway Lake, MI	29 mi	584	40%
Bad Axe, MI	41 mi	791	20%
St. Helen, MI	46 mi	913	23%
Essexville, MI	50 mi	694	19%
Bay City, MI	52 mi	5,720	29%
Gladwin, MI	54 mi	781	35%

Home health agencies serving East Tawas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Heartland Home Health (West Branch)	West Branch, MI	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 345-1797
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Optimal Care Home Health	Bingham Farms, MI	123 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 723-9613
Care 2 You	Standish, MI	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 846-2222
Compassus Home Health	Standish, MI	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 310-4003

Nursing homes near East Tawas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Tawas City	Tawas City, MI	2.2 mi	3 of 5	85	(989) 362-8645
Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center	Tawas City, MI	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(989) 362-2211
Iosco County Medical Care Facility	Tawas City, MI	2.7 mi	2 of 5	78	(989) 362-4424

Straight-line miles from the center of East Tawas. 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 Tawas

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of East Tawas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Tawas: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Tawas?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of East Tawas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Tawas, MI