Parkinson's Care in La Crescent, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Crescent, MN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Houston County)

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.9% in Houston County)

1,204

residents 65 or older (23% of La Crescent)

3

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

130 La Crescent residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 12% in Houston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

68 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving La Crescent ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Crescent compared with Houston County and Minnesota

Census figure	La Crescent	Houston County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	4.9%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	3.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,161	$56,783	—

Older residents in towns around La Crescent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
French Island, WI	3.0 mi	898	12%
La Crosse, WI	4.0 mi	8,794	21%
Onalaska, WI	6.5 mi	3,955	22%
Holmen, WI	9.9 mi	1,556	31%
West Salem, WI	12 mi	975	16%
Caledonia, MN	17 mi	618	21%

Home health agencies serving La Crescent

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	157 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	61 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near La Crescent

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Crescent Health Services	La Crescent, MN	0.4 mi	1 of 5	42	(507) 895-4445
Riverside	La Crosse, WI	4.2 mi	4 of 5	123	(608) 406-3900
Benedictine Manor Of Lacrosse	La Crosse, WI	5.0 mi	1 of 5	80	(608) 788-9870

Straight-line miles from the center of La Crescent. 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 La Crescent

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,513 monthly median income of La Crescent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 La Crescent: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in La Crescent?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,513 monthly median income of La Crescent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 La Crescent, MN