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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Otsego County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Otsego County)

907

residents 65 or older (21% of Gaylord)

10

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

188 Gaylord residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 17% in Otsego County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

106 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Gaylord compared with Otsego County and Michigan

Census figure	Gaylord	Otsego County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	5.9%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	7.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	4.1%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,237	$56,052	—

Older residents in towns around Gaylord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Boyne City, MI	21 mi	943	19%
Petoskey, MI	29 mi	1,361	15%
Kalkaska, MI	32 mi	544	42%
Cheboygan, MI	44 mi	1,159	30%
St. Helen, MI	47 mi	913	23%
Traverse City, MI	49 mi	3,729	13%

Home health agencies serving Gaylord

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Cheboygan, MI	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Care 2 You	Standish, MI	81 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 846-2222
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	113 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	151 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300

Nursing homes near Gaylord

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Ltcu	Gaylord, MI	1.1 mi	4 of 5	34	(989) 731-2131
Medilodge Of Gaylord	Gaylord, MI	1.3 mi	4 of 5	96	(989) 732-3508
Munson Healthcare Crawford Continuing Care Center	Grayling, MI	24 mi	5 of 5	39	(989) 348-0317

Straight-line miles from the center of Gaylord. 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 Gaylord

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 46% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Gaylord 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 Gaylord: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gaylord?

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 46% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Gaylord 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 Gaylord, MI