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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Houghton County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.0% in Houghton County)

617

residents 65 or older (7.3% of Houghton)

3

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

111 Houghton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 12% in Houghton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

36 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Houghton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Houghton compared with Houghton County and Michigan

Census figure	Houghton	Houghton County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	12%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	4.0%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	2.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.3%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,985	$48,668	—

Older residents in towns around Houghton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hancock, MI	2.2 mi	900	14%
West Ishpeming, MI	59 mi	624	15%
Ishpeming, MI	61 mi	1,062	24%
Negaunee, MI	63 mi	888	14%
Marquette, MI	68 mi	3,578	12%

Home health agencies serving Houghton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspirus At Home	Hancock, MI	1.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 337-5700
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage	Houghton, MI	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(906) 483-1160
Baraga County Home Care And Hospice	L'anse, MI	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 524-3320

Nursing homes near Houghton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canal View - Houghton County	Hancock, MI	1.9 mi	4 of 5	197	(906) 482-5050
Portagepointe	Hancock, MI	2.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(906) 483-1000
Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce	Hancock, MI	2.4 mi	1 of 5	39	(906) 482-6644

Straight-line miles from the center of Houghton. 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

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 31% of the $4,749 monthly median income of Houghton 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: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Houghton?

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 31% of the $4,749 monthly median income of Houghton 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, MI