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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Litchfield, MN: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Meeker County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Meeker County)

1,462

residents 65 or older (22% of Litchfield)

5

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

360 Litchfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 17% in Meeker County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

180 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Litchfield ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Litchfield compared with Meeker County and Minnesota

Census figure	Litchfield	Meeker County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.0%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,593	$48,934	—

Older residents in towns around Litchfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cokato, MN	17 mi	508	18%
Hutchinson, MN	18 mi	3,291	17%
Paynesville, MN	20 mi	682	15%
Annandale, MN	22 mi	864	28%
Cold Spring, MN	24 mi	847	20%
Willmar, MN	26 mi	4,021	20%

Home health agencies serving Litchfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	26 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Nursing homes near Litchfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meeker Manor Rehablitation Center, LLC	Litchfield, MN	0.4 mi	3 of 5	65	(320) 693-2472
Lakeside Generations Health Care Center	Dassel, MN	11 mi	4 of 5	55	(320) 275-3308
Cura Of Watkins	Watkins, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	50	(320) 764-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Litchfield. 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 Litchfield

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 51% of the $3,133 monthly median income of Litchfield 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 Litchfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Litchfield?

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 51% of the $3,133 monthly median income of Litchfield 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 Litchfield, MN