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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Eldora, IA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hardin County)

6.4%

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

481

residents 65 or older (18% of Eldora)

5

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

67 Eldora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Hardin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

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

Eldora compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldora	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	5.4%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,154	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Eldora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Iowa Falls, IA	14 mi	1,205	26%
Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	629	13%
Marshalltown, IA	25 mi	4,563	20%
Hampton, IA	27 mi	981	15%
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	13%
Nevada, IA	30 mi	1,242	22%

Home health agencies serving Eldora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	65 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995
Greenbelt Home Care	Eldora, IA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 939-8444
Optimae Home Health Services, Central Iowa	Des Moines, IA	60 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 277-0134

Nursing homes near Eldora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eldora Specialty Care	Eldora, IA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 939-3491
Hubbard Care Center	Hubbard, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(641) 864-3264
The Village Of Ackley	Ackley, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	38	(641) 847-3531

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldora. 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 Eldora

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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 Eldora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Eldora?

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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 Eldora, IA