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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Little Canada, MN: the local picture

23%

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

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Ramsey County)

1,905

residents 65 or older (18% of Little Canada)

2

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

427 Little Canada residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 17% in Ramsey County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

107 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Little Canada ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Little Canada compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	Little Canada	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	7.3%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	10%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,544	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around Little Canada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vadnais Heights, MN	2.5 mi	2,522	15%
Maplewood, MN	2.6 mi	8,185	18%
Roseville, MN	3.5 mi	8,066	18%
North St. Paul, MN	4.1 mi	1,789	19%
White Bear Lake, MN	4.5 mi	5,086	17%
Shoreview, MN	5.0 mi	5,744	13%

Home health agencies serving Little Canada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	6.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Safety Care Inc	Saint Paul, MN	6.1 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 645-4537

Nursing homes near Little Canada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood	Saint Paul, MN	1.7 mi	3 of 5	71	(651) 774-9765
Harmony Gardens	Maplewood, MN	2.2 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 488-6658
The Estates At Roseville LLC	Roseville, MN	2.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(651) 483-5431

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Canada. 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 Little Canada

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 34% of the $4,712 monthly median income of Little Canada 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 Little Canada: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Little Canada?

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 34% of the $4,712 monthly median income of Little Canada 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 Little Canada, MN