Parkinson's Care in Manitowoc, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Manitowoc, WI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Manitowoc County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.5% in Manitowoc County)

7,492

residents 65 or older (22% of Manitowoc)

10

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

1,120 Manitowoc residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 13% in Manitowoc County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Manitowoc ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Manitowoc compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Manitowoc	Manitowoc County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	3.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	4.0%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	5.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,596	$52,992	—

Older residents in towns around Manitowoc

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Two Rivers, WI	6.4 mi	2,556	10%
Denmark, WI	19 mi	384	22%
Howards Grove, WI	20 mi	742	7.1%
Brillion, WI	20 mi	753	16%
Kiel, WI	21 mi	773	9.3%
New Holstein, WI	23 mi	760	30%

Home health agencies serving Manitowoc

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Ascension At Home	Milwaukee, WI	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 455-9500
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444

Nursing homes near Manitowoc

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center	Manitowoc, WI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(920) 682-8254
St Marys Home For The Aged	Manitowoc, WI	1.3 mi	5 of 5	84	(920) 684-7171
River's Bend Health Services	Manitowoc, WI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	100	(920) 684-1144

Straight-line miles from the center of Manitowoc. 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 Manitowoc

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,300 monthly median income of Manitowoc households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Manitowoc: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Manitowoc?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,300 monthly median income of Manitowoc households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Manitowoc, WI