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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Iron County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Iron County)

553

residents 65 or older (18% of Iron River)

3

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

135 Iron River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Iron County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

56 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Iron River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Iron River compared with Iron County and Michigan

Census figure	Iron River	Iron County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.6%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	6.6%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,304	$40,122	—

Older residents in towns around Iron River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingsford, MI	33 mi	1,367	17%
Iron Mountain, MI	33 mi	1,429	15%
Norway, MI	40 mi	597	36%
Rhinelander, WI	50 mi	1,427	24%
West Ishpeming, MI	52 mi	624	15%
Ishpeming, MI	53 mi	1,062	24%

Home health agencies serving Iron River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspirus At Home	Hancock, MI	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 337-5700
Dickinson Home Health	Iron Mountain, MI	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 776-1925
North Woods Home Nursing	Manistique, MI	114 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 341-6963

Nursing homes near Iron River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Iron River Care Center	Iron River, MI	0.6 mi	1 of 5	69	(906) 265-5168
Iron County Medical Care Facility	Crystal Falls, MI	12 mi	4 of 5	200	(906) 875-6671
Florence Health Services	Florence, WI	22 mi	1 of 5	73	(715) 528-4833

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

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 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River 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 River: common questions

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

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 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River 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 River, MI