Parkinson's Care in Grand Rapids, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Grand Rapids, MN: the local picture

18%

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

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Itasca County)

2,729

residents 65 or older (24% of Grand Rapids)

5

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

429 Grand Rapids residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Itasca County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

175 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Grand Rapids ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Grand Rapids compared with Itasca County and Minnesota

Census figure	Grand Rapids	Itasca County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	7.7%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,125	$53,341	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cohasset, MN	6.2 mi	675	17%
Hibbing, MN	30 mi	3,743	19%
Chisholm, MN	35 mi	1,308	17%
Crosslake, MN	47 mi	1,012	15%
Mountain Iron, MN	48 mi	744	12%
Eveleth, MN	49 mi	644	24%

Home health agencies serving Grand Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	150 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Grand Itasca Home Care	Grand Rapids, MN	1.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(218) 999-4663
Everytime Home Care	Saint Louis Park, MN	158 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(952) 848-0935
Essentia Health Deer River Home Care	Deer River, MN	18 mi	not rated	nursing	(218) 246-4520

Nursing homes near Grand Rapids

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Village	Grand Rapids, MN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	82	(218) 326-0543
The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC	Grand Rapids, MN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	77	(218) 326-3431
Essentia Health Homestead	Deer River, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	32	(218) 246-4336

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Grand Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Grand Rapids: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Grand Rapids?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Grand Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Grand Rapids, MN