Parkinson's Care in Ephraim, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ephraim, UT: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Sanpete County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Sanpete County)

635

residents 65 or older (11% of Ephraim)

6

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

197 Ephraim residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 23% in Sanpete County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Ephraim ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ephraim compared with Sanpete County and Utah

Census figure	Ephraim	Sanpete County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	4.1%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	21%	22%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,264	$56,184	—

Older residents in towns around Ephraim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Manti, UT	6.9 mi	613	19%
Mount Pleasant, UT	14 mi	556	18%
Gunnison, UT	19 mi	326	27%
Nephi, UT	27 mi	632	29%
Salina, UT	33 mi	426	11%
Santaquin, UT	44 mi	1,112	23%

Home health agencies serving Ephraim

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
At Home Health Care	Salina, UT	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 529-3233
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	190 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, UT	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 462-3431
Gunnison Valley Hospital Home Health	Gunnison, UT	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 528-3955
Central Valley Home Health	Nephi, UT	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 623-3050
Aspen Ridge Home Health	Murray, UT	91 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 713-3248

Nursing homes near Ephraim

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mission At Community Living Rehabilitation Center	Centerfield, UT	21 mi	3 of 5	46	(435) 528-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Ephraim. 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 Ephraim

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,772 monthly median income of Ephraim households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Ephraim: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ephraim?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,772 monthly median income of Ephraim households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Ephraim, UT