Parkinson's Care in Hillsdale, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hillsdale, MI: the local picture

35%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Hillsdale County)

1,163

residents 65 or older (15% of Hillsdale)

6

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

352 Hillsdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 21% in Hillsdale County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

75 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Hillsdale ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hillsdale compared with Hillsdale County and Michigan

Census figure	Hillsdale	Hillsdale County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	8.0%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,745	$48,508	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coldwater, MI	19 mi	2,456	24%
Vandercook Lake, MI	22 mi	883	15%
Albion, MI	23 mi	953	23%
Montpelier, OH	24 mi	639	18%
Jackson, MI	25 mi	4,143	19%
Michigan Center, MI	26 mi	834	22%

Home health agencies serving Hillsdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Residential Home Health	Troy, MI	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 902-4000
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	103 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Henry Ford Allegiance Home Care	Jackson, MI	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 205-6982
Freedom At Home, LLC	Rochester Hills, MI	90 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 322-4318

Nursing homes near Hillsdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility	Hillsdale, MI	0.6 mi	3 of 5	170	(517) 439-9341
Hillsdale Hospital Mcguire & Macritchie Long Term	Hillsdale, MI	1.1 mi	5 of 5	38	(517) 437-5440
The Laurels Of Coldwater	Coldwater, MI	18 mi	2 of 5	169	(517) 279-9808

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsdale. 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 Hillsdale

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Hillsdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Hillsdale: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hillsdale?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Hillsdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Hillsdale, MI