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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Houghton Lake, MI: the local picture

30%

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

4.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Roscommon County)

1,983

residents 65 or older (34% of Houghton Lake)

9

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

576 Houghton Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 21% in Roscommon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

94 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.9%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Houghton Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Houghton Lake compared with Roscommon County and Michigan

Census figure	Houghton Lake	Roscommon County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.9%	5.6%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	5.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	34%	35%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.8%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,567	$50,715	—

Older residents in towns around Houghton Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Helen, MI	17 mi	913	23%
Gladwin, MI	25 mi	781	35%
Clare, MI	33 mi	769	34%
Cadillac, MI	34 mi	2,207	27%
Skidway Lake, MI	36 mi	584	40%
Kalkaska, MI	37 mi	544	42%

Home health agencies serving Houghton Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Heartland Home Health (West Branch)	West Branch, MI	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 345-1797
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Care 2 You	Standish, MI	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 846-2222
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300

Nursing homes near Houghton Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community	Houghton Lake, MI	0.2 mi	3 of 5	61	(989) 422-5153
Intersect Healthcare Of Roscommon	Roscommon, MI	17 mi	5 of 5	39	(989) 275-8936
Gladwin Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	Gladwin, MI	24 mi	4 of 5	60	(989) 426-7275

Straight-line miles from the center of Houghton Lake. 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 Houghton Lake

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 37% of the $3,964 monthly median income of Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Houghton Lake?

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 37% of the $3,964 monthly median income of Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake, MI