Parkinson's Care in Maquoketa, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Maquoketa, IA: the local picture

13%

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

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.8% in Jackson County)

1,336

residents 65 or older (22% of Maquoketa)

8

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

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

45 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Maquoketa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Maquoketa compared with Jackson County and Iowa

Census figure	Maquoketa	Jackson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	4.8%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	3.0%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,083	$53,293	—

Older residents in towns around Maquoketa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
DeWitt, IA	18 mi	894	16%
Clinton, IA	26 mi	5,189	18%
Savanna, IL	27 mi	680	28%
Camanche, IA	27 mi	889	13%
Galena, IL	28 mi	1,117	10%
Monticello, IA	29 mi	913	15%

Home health agencies serving Maquoketa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	156 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Above And Beyond Home Health	Monticello, IA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 465-3059
Unitypoint At Home	Dubuque, IA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 583-5833
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Davenport, IA	35 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 332-7129
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Nursing homes near Maquoketa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center	Maquoketa, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	75	(563) 652-4968
Maquoketa Care Center	Maquoketa, IA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	46	(563) 652-5195
Fieldstone Of Dewitt	De Witt, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	70	(563) 221-7110

Straight-line miles from the center of Maquoketa. 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 Maquoketa

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Maquoketa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Maquoketa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Maquoketa?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Maquoketa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Maquoketa, IA