Parkinson's Care in Fond du Lac, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Fond du Lac County)

6.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Fond du Lac County)

7,282

residents 65 or older (16% of Fond du Lac)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fond du Lac ZIP codes in their service area

1,130 Fond du Lac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 13% in Fond du Lac County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

459 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.7%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Fond du Lac ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Fond du Lac	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	5.9%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.4%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	5.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,295	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around Fond du Lac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Fond du Lac, WI	3.5 mi	925	14%
Lomira, WI	12 mi	446	26%
Waupun, WI	18 mi	1,585	26%
Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	10,291	23%
Mayville, WI	20 mi	1,090	15%
Kewaskum, WI	20 mi	894	11%

Home health agencies serving Fond du Lac

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Ssm Health At Home Home Health - Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	8.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 923-7950
Evergreen At Home	Oshkosh, WI	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 237-6242

Nursing homes near Fond du Lac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Francis Home	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(920) 923-7980
Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	85	(920) 929-3500
Avina On Division	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.8 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 921-6800

Straight-line miles from the center of Fond du Lac. 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 Fond du Lac

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Fond du Lac: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fond du Lac?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Fond du Lac, WI