Parkinson's Care in Humboldt, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Humboldt, IA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Humboldt County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Humboldt County)

1,089

residents 65 or older (23% of Humboldt)

2

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

184 Humboldt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Humboldt County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Humboldt ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Humboldt compared with Humboldt County and Iowa

Census figure	Humboldt	Humboldt County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	9.3%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.0%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,607	$59,229	—

Older residents in towns around Humboldt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Dodge, IA	15 mi	4,713	19%
Eagle Grove, IA	17 mi	653	13%
Algona, IA	24 mi	1,383	21%
Clarion, IA	25 mi	539	19%
Webster City, IA	27 mi	1,463	27%
Belmond, IA	32 mi	727	12%

Home health agencies serving Humboldt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Fort Dodge, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 574-6416
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Webster City, IA	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 576-2273

Nursing homes near Humboldt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital	Humboldt, IA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	28	(515) 332-4200
Fort Dodge Health And Rehabilitation	Fort Dodge, IA	14 mi	1 of 5	65	(515) 576-7226
Marian Home	Fort Dodge, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	90	(515) 576-1138

Straight-line miles from the center of Humboldt. 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 Humboldt

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,551 monthly median income of Humboldt households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Humboldt: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Humboldt?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,551 monthly median income of Humboldt households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Humboldt, IA