Parkinson's Care in Mitchell, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Mitchell, IN: the local picture

51%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Lawrence County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.5% in Lawrence County)

554

residents 65 or older (14% of Mitchell)

11

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

267 Mitchell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (51%; 24% in Lawrence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Mitchell ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mitchell compared with Lawrence County and Indiana

Census figure	Mitchell	Lawrence County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	51%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	9.5%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	26%	7.5%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,143	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around Mitchell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bedford, IN	8.5 mi	3,042	23%
Paoli, IN	12 mi	978	19%
Salem, IN	22 mi	1,388	29%
Smithville-Sanders, IN	22 mi	561	25%
Loogootee, IN	24 mi	601	24%
Brownstown, IN	25 mi	875	25%

Home health agencies serving Mitchell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124
Elite Home Rehab And Healthcare Corp	Carmel, IN	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(317) 325-8860
Redcrest Home Health LLC	Indianapolis, IN	74 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 962-4600

Nursing homes near Mitchell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mitchell Manor	Mitchell, IN	0.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(812) 849-2221
White River Lodge	Bedford, IN	7.0 mi	4 of 5	74	(812) 275-7006
Stonebridge Health Campus	Bedford, IN	7.6 mi	5 of 5	68	(812) 278-8195

Straight-line miles from the center of Mitchell. 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 Mitchell

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,679 monthly median income of Mitchell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Mitchell: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mitchell?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,679 monthly median income of Mitchell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Mitchell, IN