Parkinson's Care in Fort Madison, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Madison, IA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lee County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Lee County)

2,208

residents 65 or older (22% of Fort Madison)

6

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

409 Fort Madison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Lee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

176 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Fort Madison ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fort Madison compared with Lee County and Iowa

Census figure	Fort Madison	Lee County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	7.6%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	5.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,590	$44,102	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Keokuk, IA	15 mi	2,065	18%
Hamilton, IL	16 mi	542	26%
West Burlington, IA	16 mi	631	20%
Burlington, IA	17 mi	5,107	25%
Mount Pleasant, IA	26 mi	1,634	25%
Canton, MO	35 mi	343	22%

Home health agencies serving Fort Madison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health Care Inc	Burlington, IA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 753-6270
Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health	West Burlington, IA	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 768-3350
Optimae Home Health Services	Fairfield, IA	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 472-4464
Lee County Health Department	Fort Madison, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 372-5225
Sunny Brook Home Care	Fairfield, IA	42 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(641) 472-4808
Nurse At Home	Burlington, IA	18 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 208-1353

Nursing homes near Fort Madison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison	Fort Madison, IA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	80	(319) 372-8021
Montrose Health Center	Montrose, IA	7.6 mi	3 of 5	44	(319) 463-5438
West Point Care Center Inc	West Point, IA	8.8 mi	5 of 5	46	(319) 837-6117

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

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,216 monthly median income of Fort Madison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Fort Madison: common questions

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

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,216 monthly median income of Fort Madison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Madison, IA