Parkinson's Care in Milaca, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Milaca, MN: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Mille Lacs County)

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Mille Lacs County)

686

residents 65 or older (23% of Milaca)

10

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

235 Milaca residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 22% in Mille Lacs County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Milaca compared with Mille Lacs County and Minnesota

Census figure	Milaca	Mille Lacs County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	5.9%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	7.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,953	$48,972	—

Older residents in towns around Milaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Princeton, MN	13 mi	1,286	15%
Foley, MN	14 mi	392	37%
Mora, MN	19 mi	1,046	43%
Zimmerman, MN	22 mi	424	6.4%
Cambridge, MN	25 mi	2,004	24%
Sauk Rapids, MN	27 mi	1,713	30%

Home health agencies serving Milaca

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Centracare Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-9375
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Mille Lacs Home Care	Onamia, MN	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 532-2800
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005

Nursing homes near Milaca

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center	Milaca, MN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	70	(320) 983-2185
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center	Princeton, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	86	(763) 389-0410
The Gardens At Foley LLC	Foley, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	78	(320) 968-6201

Straight-line miles from the center of Milaca. 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 Milaca

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,663 monthly median income of Milaca households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Milaca: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Milaca?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,663 monthly median income of Milaca households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Milaca, MN