Parkinson's Care in Gillette, WY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gillette, WY: the local picture

17%

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

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Campbell County)

4,058

residents 65 or older (12% of Gillette)

4

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

669 Gillette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Campbell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

317 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Gillette ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gillette compared with Campbell County and Wyoming

Census figure	Gillette	Campbell County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	8.4%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	4.0%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,455	$58,500	—

Home health agencies serving Gillette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Campbell County Health Home Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 688-6230
Healing Hearts Home Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 756-9200
Kindred Souls Of Wyoming LLC	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	not rated	—	(307) 299-6792
Tendercare Home Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	not rated	—	(307) 670-2002

Nursing homes near Gillette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Legacy Living And Rehabilitation Center	Gillette, WY	0.9 mi	not rated	160	(307) 688-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gillette. 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 Gillette

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 30% of the $4,538 monthly median income of Gillette 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.

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 Gillette: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gillette?

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 30% of the $4,538 monthly median income of Gillette 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; 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 Gillette, WY