Parkinson's Care in Elk Point, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Elk Point, SD: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Union County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.6% in Union County)

450

residents 65 or older (18% of Elk Point)

3

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

151 Elk Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 15% in Union County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

52 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Elk Point compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Elk Point	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	3.6%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	3.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	3.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,868	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Sioux City, SD	14 mi	640	5.9%
Vermillion, SD	14 mi	1,136	14%
Dakota Dunes, SD	17 mi	756	9.3%
Sioux City, IA	20 mi	12,804	19%
South Sioux City, NE	20 mi	1,535	16%
Dakota City, NE	22 mi	295	23%

Home health agencies serving Elk Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Sanford Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 328-5900
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279

Nursing homes near Elk Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Akron Care Center, Inc	Akron, IA	11 mi	4 of 5	45	(712) 568-2422
Sanford Care Center Vermillion	Vermillion, SD	14 mi	2 of 5	66	(605) 677-3500
Westwood Specialty Care	Sioux City, IA	17 mi	1 of 5	85	(712) 258-0135

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Point. 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 Elk Point

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Elk Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Elk Point: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elk Point?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Elk Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Elk Point, SD