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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Schoolcraft County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Schoolcraft County)

638

residents 65 or older (22% of Manistique)

2

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

127 Manistique residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Schoolcraft County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

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

Manistique compared with Schoolcraft County and Michigan

Census figure	Manistique	Schoolcraft County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	4.5%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	29%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,309	$47,420	—

Older residents in towns around Manistique

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gladstone, MI	38 mi	1,242	12%
Escanaba, MI	43 mi	2,873	25%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	59 mi	315	44%
Harvey, MI	64 mi	653	19%
Marquette, MI	68 mi	3,578	12%

Home health agencies serving Manistique

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
North Woods Home Nursing	Manistique, MI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 341-6963
Schoolcraft Memorial Homecare And Hospice	Manistique, MI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 341-3284

Nursing homes near Manistique

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility	Manistique, MI	0.6 mi	3 of 5	85	(906) 341-6921

Straight-line miles from the center of Manistique. 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 Manistique

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 46% of the $3,192 monthly median income of Manistique 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 Manistique: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Manistique?

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 46% of the $3,192 monthly median income of Manistique 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 Manistique, MI