Parkinson's Care in Fenton, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fenton, MI: the local picture

11%

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

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Genesee County)

1,929

residents 65 or older (16% of Fenton)

47

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

191 Fenton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 23% in Genesee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

61 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Medicare lists 47 home health agencies serving Fenton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fenton compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Fenton	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	9.0%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	7.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,205	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Fenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Fenton, MI	3.1 mi	1,933	15%
Linden, MI	3.5 mi	725	21%
Holly, MI	4.8 mi	988	30%
Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	1,384	27%
Swartz Creek, MI	12 mi	1,502	21%
Burton, MI	15 mi	5,834	28%

Home health agencies serving Fenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Centerwell Home Health	Flint, MI	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 732-9030
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700

Nursing homes near Fenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fenton Healthcare	Fenton, MI	0.2 mi	4 of 5	92	(810) 629-4117
Wellbridge Of Fenton	Fenton, MI	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(810) 616-4100
Caretel Inns Of Linden	Linden, MI	3.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(810) 735-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Fenton. 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 Fenton

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Fenton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Fenton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fenton?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Fenton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Fenton, MI