Parkinson's Care in Kodiak, AK: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kodiak, AK: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Kodiak Island Borough)

8.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Kodiak Island Borough)

1,058

residents 65 or older (19% of Kodiak)

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

161 Kodiak residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 13% in Kodiak Island Borough). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

89 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).

Kodiak compared with Kodiak Island Borough and Alaska

Census figure	Kodiak	Kodiak Island Borough	Alaska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	13%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.6%	7.0%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.4%	6.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	14%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.6%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,199	$44,340	—

Nursing homes near Kodiak

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Providence Kodiak Island Med Ltc	Kodiak, AK	2.0 mi	3 of 5	22	(907) 486-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Kodiak. 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 Kodiak

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,267 monthly median income of Kodiak households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

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 Kodiak: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kodiak?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,267 monthly median income of Kodiak households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 Kodiak, AK