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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Iron Mountain, MI: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Dickinson County)

10.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.1% in Dickinson County)

1,429

residents 65 or older (19% of Iron Mountain)

4

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

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

137 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10.0%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Iron Mountain ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Iron Mountain compared with Dickinson County and Michigan

Census figure	Iron Mountain	Dickinson County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10.0%	9.1%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,032	$52,655	—

Older residents in towns around Iron Mountain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingsford, MI	2.4 mi	1,367	17%
Norway, MI	7.3 mi	597	36%
Iron River, MI	33 mi	553	27%
Escanaba, MI	47 mi	2,873	25%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	48 mi	315	44%
Ishpeming, MI	48 mi	1,062	24%

Home health agencies serving Iron Mountain

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf St Francis Hospital Home Health Care	Escanaba, MI	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 786-4456
Dickinson Home Health	Iron Mountain, MI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 776-1925
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
North Woods Home Nursing	Manistique, MI	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 341-6963

Nursing homes near Iron Mountain

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Kingsford	Kingsford, MI	1.9 mi	1 of 5	107	(906) 774-4805
Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community	Kingsford, MI	2.5 mi	5 of 5	39	(906) 774-1530
Maryhill Manor	Niagara, WI	4.0 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 251-3172

Straight-line miles from the center of Iron Mountain. 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 Iron Mountain

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 45% of the $3,253 monthly median income of Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Iron Mountain?

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 45% of the $3,253 monthly median income of Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain, MI