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

Local figures

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

19%

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

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Livingston County)

1,928

residents 65 or older (19% of Howell)

53

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

346 Howell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 16% in Livingston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

58 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 53 home health agencies serving Howell ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Howell compared with Livingston County and Michigan

Census figure	Howell	Livingston County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	6.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	4.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	22%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	3.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,419	$67,112	—

Older residents in towns around Howell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fowlerville, MI	7.9 mi	495	50%
Brighton, MI	9.4 mi	2,255	29%
Whitmore Lake, MI	16 mi	1,161	9.1%
Linden, MI	17 mi	725	21%
Milford, MI	17 mi	1,316	15%
Fenton, MI	17 mi	1,929	11%

Home health agencies serving Howell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500

Nursing homes near Howell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Howell	Howell, MI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	200	(517) 548-1900
The Willows At Howell	Howell, MI	1.1 mi	5 of 5	66	(517) 552-9323
Medilodge Of Livingston	Howell, MI	2.0 mi	3 of 5	125	(517) 546-4210

Straight-line miles from the center of Howell. 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 Howell

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 47% of the $3,118 monthly median income of Howell 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 Howell: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Howell?

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 47% of the $3,118 monthly median income of Howell 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 Howell, MI