Parkinson's Care in Fairmont, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fairmont, MN: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Martin County)

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.6% in Martin County)

2,691

residents 65 or older (26% of Fairmont)

4

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

672 Fairmont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 22% in Martin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

148 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Fairmont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fairmont compared with Martin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Fairmont	Martin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	4.6%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,578	$43,670	—

Older residents in towns around Fairmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Blue Earth, MN	18 mi	689	15%
St. James, MN	25 mi	712	14%
Estherville, IA	25 mi	1,332	30%
Jackson, MN	26 mi	714	18%
Lake Crystal, MN	34 mi	501	15%
Spirit Lake, IA	36 mi	1,217	14%

Home health agencies serving Fairmont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Hospital District Inc	Blue Earth, MN	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 526-7970
Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN	Windom, MN	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	110 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	102 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near Fairmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center	Fairmont, MN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	72	(507) 235-6606
Truman Senior Living	Truman, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	30	(507) 776-2031
Valley Vue Care Center	Armstrong, IA	17 mi	5 of 5	40	(712) 864-3567

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairmont. 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 Fairmont

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Fairmont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Fairmont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairmont?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Fairmont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Fairmont, MN