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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hopkins, MN: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hennepin County)

4.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Hennepin County)

3,227

residents 65 or older (17% of Hopkins)

42

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

662 Hopkins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 16% in Hennepin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

138 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.5%).

Medicare lists 42 home health agencies serving Hopkins ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hopkins compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hopkins	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	6.7%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Hopkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Louis Park, MN	2.5 mi	8,360	17%
Minnetonka, MN	2.6 mi	12,084	14%
Edina, MN	3.2 mi	12,226	13%
Golden Valley, MN	5.0 mi	4,936	12%
Eden Prairie, MN	5.9 mi	10,773	10%
Deephaven, MN	6.1 mi	673	13%

Home health agencies serving Hopkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	3.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	3.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310

Nursing homes near Hopkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chapel View Health Care Center	Hopkins, MN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(952) 938-2761
Hopkins Restorative Care Center	Hopkins, MN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	65	(952) 935-3338
Sholom Home West	Saint Louis Park, MN	1.1 mi	5 of 5	139	(952) 935-6311

Straight-line miles from the center of Hopkins. 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 Hopkins

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Hopkins 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 Hopkins: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hopkins?

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Hopkins 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 Hopkins, MN