Parkinson's Care in Granite Falls, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Granite Falls, MN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Yellow Medicine County)

11%

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

609

residents 65 or older (23% of Granite Falls)

3

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

60 Granite Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 14% in Yellow Medicine County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

61 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Granite Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Granite Falls compared with Yellow Medicine County and Minnesota

Census figure	Granite Falls	Yellow Medicine County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	5.9%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	3.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	4.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,917	$51,563	—

Older residents in towns around Granite Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montevideo, MN	13 mi	1,192	25%
Marshall, MN	28 mi	2,374	34%
Redwood Falls, MN	28 mi	1,237	25%
Willmar, MN	32 mi	4,021	20%
Benson, MN	35 mi	774	40%
Sleepy Eye, MN	53 mi	748	18%

Home health agencies serving Granite Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Ccm Health	Montevideo, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 321-8506
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	33 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Nursing homes near Granite Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Home	Belview, MN	0.5 mi	3 of 5	30	(507) 938-4151
Avera Granite Falls Care Center	Granite Falls, MN	1.0 mi	3 of 5	48	(320) 564-3111
Luther Haven	Montevideo, MN	13 mi	1 of 5	55	(320) 269-6517

Straight-line miles from the center of Granite Falls. 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 Granite Falls

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 $4,160 monthly median income of Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Granite Falls?

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 $4,160 monthly median income of Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls, MN