Parkinson's Care in Hickman, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hickman, NE: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Lancaster County)

14%

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

291

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Hickman)

8

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

72 Hickman residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Lancaster County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Hickman ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hickman compared with Lancaster County and Nebraska

Census figure	Hickman	Lancaster County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	5.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	5.4%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,750	$63,317	—

Older residents in towns around Hickman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincoln, NE	13 mi	43,734	18%
Crete, NE	17 mi	959	19%
Waverly, NE	20 mi	828	0.0%
Milford, NE	25 mi	404	16%
Beatrice, NE	25 mi	2,622	23%
Seward, NE	31 mi	1,320	20%

Home health agencies serving Hickman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Centerwell Home Health	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 434-8081
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 219-7043
Elite Professionals Home Care Company	Lincoln, NE	9.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 464-2422
Interim Healthcare	Lincoln, NE	9.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 421-7920
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752

Nursing homes near Hickman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center	Lincoln, NE	7.6 mi	5 of 5	126	(402) 327-6300
Eventide Williamsburg	Lincoln, NE	9.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(402) 486-8919
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC	Lincoln, NE	9.7 mi	1 of 5	173	(402) 488-0977

Straight-line miles from the center of Hickman. 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 Hickman

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Hickman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Hickman: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hickman?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Hickman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Hickman, NE