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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Mason City, IA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Cerro Gordo County)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Cerro Gordo County)

6,215

residents 65 or older (23% of Mason City)

3

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

1,075 Mason City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in Cerro Gordo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

326 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.6%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Mason City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mason City compared with Cerro Gordo County and Iowa

Census figure	Mason City	Cerro Gordo County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.6%	6.5%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,705	$50,066	—

Older residents in towns around Mason City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clear Lake, IA	8.8 mi	2,089	22%
Garner, IA	21 mi	916	25%
Osage, IA	22 mi	897	11%
Forest City, IA	23 mi	756	15%
Charles City, IA	27 mi	1,702	25%
Hampton, IA	28 mi	981	15%

Home health agencies serving Mason City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	110 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health	Mason City, IA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 421-9300
Family First Homecare Of Iowa	Urbandale, IA	108 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(515) 280-2180

Nursing homes near Mason City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Shepherd Health Center	Mason City, IA	0.5 mi	1 of 5	170	(641) 424-1740
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center	Mason City, IA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	71	(641) 423-2121
I O O F Home And Community Therapy Center	Mason City, IA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	82	(641) 423-0428

Straight-line miles from the center of Mason City. 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 Mason City

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 38% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Mason City 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 Mason City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mason City?

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 38% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Mason City 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 Mason City, IA