Parkinson's Care in Helper, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Helper, UT: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Carbon County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Carbon County)

542

residents 65 or older (20% of Helper)

4

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

109 Helper residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Carbon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Helper compared with Carbon County and Utah

Census figure	Helper	Carbon County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	8.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	4.7%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	37%	22%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,271	$47,681	—

Older residents in towns around Helper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Price, UT	6.7 mi	1,522	27%
Mount Pleasant, UT	33 mi	556	18%
Ephraim, UT	45 mi	635	31%
Mapleton, UT	48 mi	1,745	17%
Elk Ridge, UT	49 mi	535	18%
Salem, UT	50 mi	1,012	9.0%

Home health agencies serving Helper

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	86 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	92 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Elevate Home Health, LLC	Price, UT	6.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(435) 637-1250
Rocky Mountain Home Health - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	98 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 525-4800

Nursing homes near Helper

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkdale Health And Rehab	Price, UT	6.8 mi	2 of 5	58	(435) 637-2621
Pinnacle Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Price, UT	7.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(435) 637-9213

Straight-line miles from the center of Helper. 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 Helper

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,106 monthly median income of Helper households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Helper: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Helper?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,106 monthly median income of Helper households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Helper, UT