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

Local figures

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

17%

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

5.4%

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

3,291

residents 65 or older (22% of Hutchinson)

6

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

528 Hutchinson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 15% in McLeod County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

165 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Hutchinson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hutchinson compared with McLeod County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hutchinson	McLeod County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	6.2%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,692	$53,690	—

Older residents in towns around Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Glencoe, MN	14 mi	1,158	12%
Cokato, MN	16 mi	508	18%
Litchfield, MN	18 mi	1,462	26%
Mayer, MN	24 mi	182	3.3%
Norwood Young America, MN	24 mi	685	26%
Montrose, MN	26 mi	270	20%

Home health agencies serving Hutchinson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	37 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757
Provident Home Healthcare	St Anthony, MN	56 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(612) 238-4688

Nursing homes near Hutchinson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony River Living Center	Hutchinson, MN	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(320) 484-6000
Glenfields Living With Care	Glencoe, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	108	(320) 864-7790
Lakeside Generations Health Care Center	Dassel, MN	14 mi	4 of 5	55	(320) 275-3308

Straight-line miles from the center of Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hutchinson?

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson, MN