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

Local figures

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

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Kalkaska County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Kalkaska County)

544

residents 65 or older (21% of Kalkaska)

7

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

205 Kalkaska residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 21% in Kalkaska County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Kalkaska compared with Kalkaska County and Michigan

Census figure	Kalkaska	Kalkaska County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	8.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,536	$51,890	—

Older residents in towns around Kalkaska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Traverse City, MI	21 mi	3,729	13%
Gaylord, MI	32 mi	907	23%
Boyne City, MI	34 mi	943	19%
Cadillac, MI	36 mi	2,207	27%
Houghton Lake, MI	37 mi	1,983	30%
Petoskey, MI	45 mi	1,361	15%

Home health agencies serving Kalkaska

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Great Lakes Home Healthcare Specialists LLC	Traverse City, MI	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 421-5036
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	106 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	148 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health	Troy, MI	178 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 902-4000

Nursing homes near Kalkaska

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center	Kalkaska, MI	0.1 mi	3 of 5	104	(231) 258-7500
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility	Bellaire, MI	13 mi	2 of 5	133	(231) 533-8661
Medilodge Of Gtc	Traverse City, MI	21 mi	2 of 5	125	(231) 947-0506

Straight-line miles from the center of Kalkaska. 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 Kalkaska

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 38% of the $3,795 monthly median income of Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kalkaska?

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 38% of the $3,795 monthly median income of Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska, MI