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

Local figures

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

26%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Hardin County)

1,205

residents 65 or older (24% of Iowa Falls)

7

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

287 Iowa Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 16% in Hardin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

114 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Iowa Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Iowa Falls compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Iowa Falls	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	5.4%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,000	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eldora, IA	14 mi	481	15%
Hampton, IA	16 mi	981	15%
Grundy Center, IA	27 mi	629	13%
Clarion, IA	28 mi	539	19%
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	13%
Webster City, IA	28 mi	1,463	27%

Home health agencies serving Iowa Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care	Indianola, IA	85 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 961-2596
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995
Guthrie County Phns	Guthrie Center, IA	85 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 747-3972
Greenbelt Home Care	Eldora, IA	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 939-8444

Nursing homes near Iowa Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Scenic Manor	Iowa Falls, IA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	77	(641) 648-4671
The Village Of Ackley	Ackley, IA	11 mi	3 of 5	38	(641) 847-3531
Eldora Specialty Care	Eldora, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 939-3491

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

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 35% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Iowa Falls 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 Falls: common questions

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

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 35% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Iowa Falls 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 Falls, IA