Parkinson's Care in K. I. Sawyer, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in K. I. Sawyer, MI: the local picture

44%

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

6.1%

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

315

residents 65 or older (11% of K. I. Sawyer)

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list K. I. Sawyer ZIP codes in their service area

137 K. I. Sawyer residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 16% in Marquette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

19 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving K. I. Sawyer ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

K. I. Sawyer compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figure	K. I. Sawyer	Marquette County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	5.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	63%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.9%	7.0%

Older residents in towns around K. I. Sawyer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harvey, MI	11 mi	653	19%
Marquette, MI	15 mi	3,578	12%
Negaunee, MI	16 mi	888	14%
Ishpeming, MI	18 mi	1,062	24%
West Ishpeming, MI	20 mi	624	15%
Gladstone, MI	37 mi	1,242	12%

Home health agencies serving K. I. Sawyer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Parallel Home Care Services, Inc	Marquette, MI	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	18 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	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	259 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	300 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300

Nursing homes near K. I. Sawyer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Norlite Nursing Center	Marquette, MI	15 mi	3 of 5	99	(906) 228-9252
Dj Jacobetti Home For Veterans	Marquette, MI	15 mi	4 of 5	81	(906) 226-3576
Eastwood Nursing Center	Negaunee, MI	17 mi	5 of 5	100	(906) 475-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of K. I. Sawyer. 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 K. I. Sawyer

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. 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 K. I. Sawyer: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in K. I. Sawyer?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 K. I. Sawyer, MI