Parkinson's Care in Freeland, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Freeland, MI: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Saginaw County)

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Saginaw County)

761

residents 65 or older (10% of Freeland)

18

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

74 Freeland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 23% in Saginaw County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

22 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Freeland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Freeland compared with Saginaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Freeland	Saginaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	8.1%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	10%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	7.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Freeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shields, MI	6.8 mi	2,121	29%
Midland, MI	9.5 mi	8,729	19%
Saginaw, MI	11 mi	6,488	26%
Bay City, MI	12 mi	5,720	29%
Buena Vista, MI	13 mi	1,261	44%
Essexville, MI	15 mi	694	19%

Home health agencies serving Freeland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
The Care Team	Saginaw, MI	5.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 341-4920
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440

Nursing homes near Freeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Healthsource Saginaw, Inc	Saginaw, MI	5.2 mi	3 of 5	213	(989) 790-7700
Covenant Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation At Wel	Saginaw, MI	6.1 mi	4 of 5	39	(989) 583-8110
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center	Saginaw, MI	6.3 mi	2 of 5	55	(989) 607-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeland. 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 Freeland

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Freeland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Freeland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Freeland?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Freeland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Freeland, MI