Parkinson's Care in Ludington, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ludington, MI: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Mason County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Mason County)

2,302

residents 65 or older (30% of Ludington)

12

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

443 Ludington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Mason County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

262 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Ludington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ludington compared with Mason County and Michigan

Census figure	Ludington	Mason County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.9%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	30%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,823	$51,773	—

Older residents in towns around Ludington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Manistee, MI	21 mi	1,574	14%
Shelby, MI	24 mi	320	22%
Montague, MI	38 mi	486	10%
Whitehall, MI	39 mi	703	15%
Fremont, MI	42 mi	1,078	19%
Reed City, MI	47 mi	528	41%

Home health agencies serving Ludington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Ludington, MI	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 629-8665
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	78 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Ace Home Health Care	Howard City, MI	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 937-4514
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	129 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Advisacare Solutions Of Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	130 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(269) 372-7725

Nursing homes near Ludington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakview Medical Care Facility	Ludington, MI	0.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(231) 845-5185
Medilodge Of Ludington	Ludington, MI	0.7 mi	2 of 5	93	(231) 845-6291
Oceana County Medical Care Facility	Hart, MI	18 mi	5 of 5	115	(231) 873-6601

Straight-line miles from the center of Ludington. 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 Ludington

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ludington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Ludington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ludington?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ludington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Ludington, MI