Parkinson's Care in Kokomo, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kokomo, IN: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Howard County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.5% in Howard County)

11,376

residents 65 or older (19% of Kokomo)

15

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

2,962 Kokomo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Howard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,059 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Kokomo ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kokomo compared with Howard County and Indiana

Census figure	Kokomo	Howard County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	9.5%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	7.0%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	7.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,778	$52,216	—

Older residents in towns around Kokomo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tipton, IN	13 mi	1,214	18%
Grissom AFB, IN	13 mi	326	50%
Elwood, IN	20 mi	1,285	35%
Peru, IN	21 mi	2,012	28%
Logansport, IN	23 mi	3,067	27%
Sheridan, IN	24 mi	519	21%

Home health agencies serving Kokomo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	2.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Prime Home Care - Olympia Fields	Olympia Fields, IL	109 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 898-3500
Angels Of Mercy Homecare	Marion, IN	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 651-3242
Suburban Home Health LLC	Noblesville, IN	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 464-6716

Nursing homes near Kokomo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kokomo Healthcare Center	Kokomo, IN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(765) 453-5600
Aperion Care Kokomo	Kokomo, IN	1.2 mi	1 of 5	105	(765) 453-4666
Wellbrooke Of Kokomo	Kokomo, IN	2.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(765) 455-4443

Straight-line miles from the center of Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Kokomo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Kokomo: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kokomo?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Kokomo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Kokomo, IN