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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Newaygo County)

3.6%

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

1,078

residents 65 or older (24% of Fremont)

10

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

194 Fremont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Newaygo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

37 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Fremont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fremont compared with Newaygo County and Michigan

Census figure	Fremont	Newaygo County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	7.6%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	4.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,832	$47,167	—

Older residents in towns around Fremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newaygo, MI	8.4 mi	418	26%
Wolf Lake, MI	17 mi	723	28%
Whitehall, MI	20 mi	703	15%
Montague, MI	21 mi	486	10%
North Muskegon, MI	22 mi	846	13%
Muskegon, MI	22 mi	5,524	27%

Home health agencies serving Fremont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Ludington, MI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 629-8665
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	115 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951
Interim Healthcare Of West Michigan	Grand Rapids, MI	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 575-0216
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900
Porter Hills Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 949-5140

Nursing homes near Fremont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency At Fremont	Fremont, MI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	129	(231) 924-3990
Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility	Fremont, MI	2.2 mi	5 of 5	116	(231) 924-2020
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall	Whitehall, MI	20 mi	1 of 5	125	(231) 894-4056

Straight-line miles from the center of Fremont. 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 Fremont

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 36% of the $4,069 monthly median income of Fremont 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 Fremont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fremont?

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 36% of the $4,069 monthly median income of Fremont 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 Fremont, MI