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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ishpeming, MI: the local picture

24%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Marquette County)

1,062

residents 65 or older (17% of Ishpeming)

6

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

224 Ishpeming residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 16% in Marquette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Ishpeming compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figure	Ishpeming	Marquette County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	5.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,973	$55,672	—

Older residents in towns around Ishpeming

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Ishpeming, MI	2.4 mi	624	15%
Negaunee, MI	4.4 mi	888	14%
Marquette, MI	14 mi	3,578	12%
Harvey, MI	15 mi	653	19%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	18 mi	315	44%
Norway, MI	48 mi	597	36%

Home health agencies serving Ishpeming

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Parallel Home Care Services, Inc	Marquette, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 225-4545
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	276 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	318 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Almost Family	Marinette, WI	96 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 735-6490

Nursing homes near Ishpeming

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquette County Medical Care Facility	Ishpeming, MI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	140	(906) 485-1061
Eastwood Nursing Center	Negaunee, MI	4.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(906) 475-7500
Norlite Nursing Center	Marquette, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	99	(906) 228-9252

Straight-line miles from the center of Ishpeming. 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 Ishpeming

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 36% of the $4,081 monthly median income of Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ishpeming?

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 36% of the $4,081 monthly median income of Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming, MI