In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Fox Farm-College, WY
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Parkinson’s Care in Fox Farm-College, WY: the local picture
137 Fox Farm-College residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 22% in Laramie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
36 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).
Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Fox Farm-College ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Fox Farm-College compared with Laramie County and Wyoming
| Census figure | Fox Farm-College | Laramie County | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 36% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.4% | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.5% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 7.6% | 31% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,203 | $61,517 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fox Farm-College
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 1.3 mi | 11,886 | 24% |
| South Greeley, WY | 1.6 mi | 530 | 24% |
| Warren AFB, WY | 4.6 mi | 0 | — |
| Ranchettes, WY | 7.5 mi | 1,653 | 10% |
| Wellington, CO | 31 mi | 964 | 24% |
| Eaton, CO | 41 mi | 835 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Fox Farm-College
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health | Laramie, WY | 42 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (307) 721-2827 |
| Eden Home Health | Cheyenne, WY | 5.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | — | (360) 892-6628 |
| Continue Care Home Health Agency Inc | Cheyenne, WY | 5.1 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (307) 632-4448 |
| Home And Care | Casper, WY | 143 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (307) 333-4574 |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Home Care Services | Cheyenne, WY | 2.3 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (307) 633-7000 |
| Humble Horizon Home Health LLC | Cheyenne, WY | 2.3 mi | not rated | — | (307) 426-4038 |
Nursing homes near Fox Farm-College
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center | Cheyenne, WY | 1.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 105 | (307) 634-7986 |
| Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness | Cheyenne, WY | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 146 | (307) 634-7901 |
| Life Care Center Of Cheyenne | Cheyenne, WY | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 160 | (307) 778-8997 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Farm-College. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Fox Farm-College
At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,267 monthly median income of Fox Farm-College households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Fox Farm-College: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fox Farm-College?
At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,267 monthly median income of Fox Farm-College households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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