Parkinson's Care in Kalona, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kalona, IA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

7.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Washington County)

684

residents 65 or older (25% of Kalona)

6

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

101 Kalona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

46 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.2%).

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

Kalona compared with Washington County and Iowa

Census figure	Kalona	Washington County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.2%	5.8%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	6.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$56,090	—

Older residents in towns around Kalona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Washington, IA	13 mi	1,683	23%
Iowa City, IA	15 mi	9,354	15%
Tiffin, IA	15 mi	586	9.6%
Coralville, IA	16 mi	3,097	16%
North Liberty, IA	18 mi	1,513	15%
Williamsburg, IA	20 mi	524	15%

Home health agencies serving Kalona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association	Iowa City, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 337-9686
Optimae Home Health Services	Fairfield, IA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 472-4464
Washington Co. Public Health	Washington, IA	13 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(319) 653-7758
Sunny Brook Home Care	Fairfield, IA	36 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(641) 472-4808

Nursing homes near Kalona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasantview Home	Kalona, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	66	(319) 656-2421
Parkview Manor	Wellman, IA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	62	(319) 646-2911
United Presbyterian Home	Washington, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	55	(319) 653-5473

Straight-line miles from the center of Kalona. 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 Kalona

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Kalona: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kalona?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Kalona, IA