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

Local figures

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

33%

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

14%

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

11,327

residents 65 or older (14% of Flint)

53

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

3,693 Flint residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 23% in Genesee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,570 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 53 home health agencies serving Flint ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Flint compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Flint	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.0%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,413	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Flint

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Burton, MI	4.1 mi	5,834	28%
Beecher, MI	4.6 mi	1,155	41%
Mount Morris, MI	6.5 mi	283	30%
Grand Blanc, MI	7.3 mi	1,384	27%
Swartz Creek, MI	7.5 mi	1,502	21%
Flushing, MI	8.1 mi	1,931	18%

Home health agencies serving Flint

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Flint, MI	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 732-9030
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	7.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700

Nursing homes near Flint

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kith Haven	Flint, MI	2.7 mi	1 of 5	159	(810) 235-6676
Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Flint, MI	3.1 mi	3 of 5	117	(810) 736-0600
Villa At Beecher Place	Flint, MI	4.4 mi	1 of 5	167	(313) 544-0185

Straight-line miles from the center of Flint. 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 Flint

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 46% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Flint 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 Flint: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Flint?

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 46% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Flint 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 Flint, MI