In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Kronenwetter, WI
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Parkinson’s Care in Kronenwetter, WI: the local picture
159 Kronenwetter residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in Marathon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.7%).
Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Kronenwetter ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Kronenwetter compared with Marathon County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Kronenwetter | Marathon County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.2% | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,974 | $53,258 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kronenwetter
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothschild, WI | 4.0 mi | 999 | 19% |
| Mosinee, WI | 5.1 mi | 689 | 16% |
| Weston, WI | 5.3 mi | 3,060 | 19% |
| Rib Mountain, WI | 7.1 mi | 1,821 | 10% |
| Wausau, WI | 10 mi | 7,741 | 24% |
| Maine, WI | 17 mi | 519 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Kronenwetter
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassus Home Health | Marshfield, WI | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 301-7260 |
| Aspirus At Home | Wausau, WI | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 847-2600 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Wausau | Wausau, WI | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 842-7707 |
| North Shore At Home | Gurnee, IL | 188 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 360-7660 |
| Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 544-2322 |
| North Shore At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 149 mi | not rated | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (847) 360-7660 |
Nursing homes near Kronenwetter
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Tlc Therapy And Living Campus | Weston, WI | 4.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 25 | (715) 298-3833 |
| Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Weston | Weston, WI | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 130 | (715) 393-0400 |
| North Central Health Care | Wausau, WI | 9.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 159 | (715) 841-5178 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kronenwetter. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Kronenwetter
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Kronenwetter households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Kronenwetter: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kronenwetter?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Kronenwetter households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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.
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