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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Morrison County)

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Morrison County)

2,345

residents 65 or older (26% of Little Falls)

11

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

633 Little Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 19% in Morrison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

195 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.9%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Little Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Little Falls compared with Morrison County and Minnesota

Census figure	Little Falls	Morrison County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	6.8%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	4.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,794	$41,147	—

Older residents in towns around Little Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Long Prairie, MN	24 mi	887	21%
Baxter, MN	25 mi	2,095	16%
Sartell, MN	26 mi	2,993	28%
Albany, MN	27 mi	519	33%
Brainerd, MN	27 mi	2,562	35%
Sauk Rapids, MN	29 mi	1,713	30%

Home health agencies serving Little Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	95 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Centracare Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-9375
Chi Health At Home	Little Falls, MN	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 631-5575
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Country Manor Extended Services	Sartell, MN	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 253-3343

Nursing homes near Little Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Falls Care Center	Little Falls, MN	1.0 mi	1 of 5	64	(320) 632-2061
St Ottos Care Center	Little Falls, MN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	86	(320) 632-9281
Pierz Villa Inc	Pierz, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	45	(320) 468-6405

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

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 67% of the $2,400 monthly median income of Little Falls 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 Falls: common questions

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

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 67% of the $2,400 monthly median income of Little Falls 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 Falls, MN