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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Iowa City, IA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Johnson County)

7.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Johnson County)

9,354

residents 65 or older (12% of Iowa City)

13

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

1,400 Iowa City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 14% in Johnson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

631 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Iowa City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Iowa City compared with Johnson County and Iowa

Census figure	Iowa City	Johnson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	5.1%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,368	$70,562	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coralville, IA	4.5 mi	3,097	16%
Tiffin, IA	7.2 mi	586	9.6%
North Liberty, IA	7.4 mi	1,513	15%
West Branch, IA	9.7 mi	434	15%
Solon, IA	11 mi	469	14%
Kalona, IA	15 mi	684	16%

Home health agencies serving Iowa City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Aveanna Healthcare	Hiawatha, IA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 373-6294
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Unitypoint At Home	Cedar Rapids, IA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Mercy Home Care	Cedar Rapids, IA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(319) 398-6034
Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association	Iowa City, IA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 337-9686

Nursing homes near Iowa City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Briarwood Healthcare Center	Iowa City, IA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	62	(319) 338-7912
Oaknoll Retirement Residence	Iowa City, IA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	70	(319) 351-1720
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care	Iowa City, IA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	89	(319) 351-7460

Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa City. 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 Iowa City

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 $5,531 monthly median income of Iowa City 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 Iowa City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Iowa City?

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 $5,531 monthly median income of Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA