Parkinson's Care in Eau Claire, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Eau Claire, WI: the local picture

17%

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

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Eau Claire County)

11,454

residents 65 or older (16% of Eau Claire)

8

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

1,919 Eau Claire residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Eau Claire County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

601 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Eau Claire ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Eau Claire compared with Eau Claire County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Eau Claire	Eau Claire County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	5.4%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.0%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	6.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,672	$58,282	—

Older residents in towns around Eau Claire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Altoona, WI	3.0 mi	1,717	25%
Lake Hallie, WI	6.2 mi	1,035	18%
Chippewa Falls, WI	9.6 mi	3,042	14%
Lake Wissota, WI	12 mi	640	5.8%
Mondovi, WI	19 mi	634	23%
Bloomer, WI	20 mi	783	23%

Home health agencies serving Eau Claire

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Eau Claire, WI	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 598-5600
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 831-0100
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	9.6 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	245 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660

Nursing homes near Eau Claire

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	83	(715) 552-1030
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines	Altoona, WI	2.2 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 598-7800
Oakwood Health Services	Altoona, WI	2.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(715) 833-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Eau Claire. 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 Eau Claire

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,639 monthly median income of Eau Claire households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Eau Claire: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Eau Claire?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,639 monthly median income of Eau Claire households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Eau Claire, WI