Parkinson's Care in McCook, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in McCook, NE: the local picture

21%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Red Willow County)

1,518

residents 65 or older (21% of McCook)

4

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

300 McCook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Red Willow County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

156 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving McCook ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

McCook compared with Red Willow County and Nebraska

Census figure	McCook	Red Willow County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	12%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	38%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,036	$40,828	—

Older residents in towns around McCook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Norton, KS	46 mi	375	38%
Gothenburg, NE	55 mi	736	23%
Cozad, NE	56 mi	1,015	12%
Lexington, NE	61 mi	1,013	28%
Colby, KS	61 mi	814	23%
North Platte, NE	64 mi	4,563	26%

Home health agencies serving McCook

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	130 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska	Kearney, NE	88 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 698-5080
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375
Angels Care Home Health Of Mccook	Mccook, NE	0.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 217-3199

Nursing homes near McCook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Nursing Home	Mccook, NE	1.0 mi	2 of 5	100	(308) 345-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of McCook. 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 McCook

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,753 monthly median income of McCook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 McCook: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McCook?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,753 monthly median income of McCook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 McCook, NE