Parkinson's Care in Falls City, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Falls City, NE: the local picture

28%

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Richardson County)

926

residents 65 or older (23% of Falls City)

1

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

239 Falls City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 22% in Richardson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Falls City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Falls City compared with Richardson County and Nebraska

Census figure	Falls City	Richardson County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	11%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.3%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	38%	31%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,154	$40,743	—

Older residents in towns around Falls City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hiawatha, KS	15 mi	605	22%
Auburn, NE	26 mi	782	17%
Holton, KS	42 mi	667	30%
Savannah, MO	42 mi	1,091	21%
Atchison, KS	42 mi	1,522	27%
Maryville, MO	43 mi	1,598	24%

Home health agencies serving Falls City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE	Auburn, NE	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 274-5541

Nursing homes near Falls City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Falls City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Falls City, NE	0.6 mi	2 of 5	63	(402) 245-4466
Falls City Care Center	Falls City, NE	0.8 mi	1 of 5	101	(402) 245-5252
Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitative Center	Hiawatha, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	53	(785) 742-7465

Straight-line miles from the center of Falls City. 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 Falls City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,596 monthly median income of Falls City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Falls City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Falls City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,596 monthly median income of Falls City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Falls City, NE