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

Local figures

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

9.0%

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

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Linn County)

400

residents 65 or older (14% of Fairfax)

7

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

36 Fairfax residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.0%; 16% in Linn County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

16 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Fairfax ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fairfax compared with Linn County and Iowa

Census figure	Fairfax	Linn County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.0%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	5.5%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	4.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,880	$61,583	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfax

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cedar Rapids, IA	5.7 mi	22,967	16%
Hiawatha, IA	10 mi	1,068	14%
Robins, IA	12 mi	476	8.2%
Marion, IA	13 mi	7,523	20%
North Liberty, IA	15 mi	1,513	15%
Tiffin, IA	17 mi	586	9.6%

Home health agencies serving Fairfax

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Hiawatha, IA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 373-6294
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Mercy Home Care	Cedar Rapids, IA	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(319) 398-6034
Unitypoint At Home	Cedar Rapids, IA	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	73 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Therapy Solutions Inc	Cedar Rapids, IA	8.8 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 861-3322

Nursing homes near Fairfax

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Gardens Of Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	40	(319) 632-1469
Heritage Specialty Care	Cedar Rapids, IA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	171	(319) 396-7171
West Ridge Care Center	Cedar Rapids, IA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(319) 390-3367

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfax. 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 Fairfax

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 25% of the $6,073 monthly median income of Fairfax 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 Fairfax: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairfax?

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 25% of the $6,073 monthly median income of Fairfax 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 Fairfax, IA