Parkinson's Care in Forest Lake, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Forest Lake, MN: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Washington County)

3,501

residents 65 or older (17% of Forest Lake)

22

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

614 Forest Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 14% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Forest Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Forest Lake compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Forest Lake	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,032	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hugo, MN	6.0 mi	2,520	15%
Wyoming, MN	6.2 mi	1,169	8.9%
Scandia, MN	6.5 mi	1,102	14%
Columbus, MN	6.9 mi	842	12%
Centerville, MN	7.2 mi	603	18%
Chisago City, MN	8.7 mi	1,623	17%

Home health agencies serving Forest Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Mary T Home Health	Coon Rapids, MN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 862-5426
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800

Nursing homes near Forest Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	2.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600
Meadows On Fairview	Wyoming, MN	5.0 mi	4 of 5	14	(651) 466-1300
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	8.4 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Lake. 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 Forest Lake

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 30% of the $5,253 monthly median income of Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Forest Lake?

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 30% of the $5,253 monthly median income of Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake, MN