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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fergus Falls, MN: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Otter Tail County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Otter Tail County)

3,663

residents 65 or older (26% of Fergus Falls)

5

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

650 Fergus Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 13% in Otter Tail County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Fergus Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fergus Falls compared with Otter Tail County and Minnesota

Census figure	Fergus Falls	Otter Tail County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.1%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,455	$53,778	—

Older residents in towns around Fergus Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pelican Rapids, MN	20 mi	444	16%
Breckenridge, MN	24 mi	667	11%
Wahpeton, ND	26 mi	1,557	20%
Barnesville, MN	30 mi	359	20%
Perham, MN	32 mi	872	19%
Detroit Lakes, MN	38 mi	2,539	25%

Home health agencies serving Fergus Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	103 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc.	Fergus Falls, MN	0.9 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 739-5856

Nursing homes near Fergus Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lb Broen Home	Fergus Falls, MN	0.8 mi	2 of 5	74	(218) 998-7300
Pioneer Care Center	Fergus Falls, MN	1.1 mi	5 of 5	105	(218) 998-1500
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls	Fergus Falls, MN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	85	(218) 736-0400

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

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 40% of the $3,955 monthly median income of Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls: common questions

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

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 40% of the $3,955 monthly median income of Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls, MN