Parkinson's Care in Fort Atkinson, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Atkinson, WI: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Jefferson County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Jefferson County)

2,316

residents 65 or older (19% of Fort Atkinson)

8

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

340 Fort Atkinson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

140 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Fort Atkinson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fort Atkinson compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Fort Atkinson	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	4.6%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,786	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Atkinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jefferson, WI	5.8 mi	1,261	22%
Whitewater, WI	8.2 mi	1,592	28%
Lake Mills, WI	11 mi	1,189	12%
Johnson Creek, WI	11 mi	364	33%
Milton, WI	11 mi	935	16%
Edgerton, WI	13 mi	1,046	25%

Home health agencies serving Fort Atkinson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Alpine Care Home Health	Brookfield, WI	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 255-0340
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 754-2201
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273

Nursing homes near Fort Atkinson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rock River Nursing & Rehab	Fort Atkinson, WI	1.0 mi	1 of 5	87	(920) 563-5533
Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc	Jefferson, WI	4.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(920) 674-3170
Lake Mills Health Services	Lake Mills, WI	12 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 648-8344

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Atkinson. 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 Fort Atkinson

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 39% of the $3,899 monthly median income of Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Atkinson?

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 39% of the $3,899 monthly median income of Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson, WI