Parkinson's Care in Moab, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Moab, UT: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Grand County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Grand County)

941

residents 65 or older (18% of Moab)

2

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

124 Moab residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Grand County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Moab ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Moab compared with Grand County and Utah

Census figure	Moab	Grand County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.3%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	1.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	40%	22%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,573	$37,641	—

Older residents in towns around Moab

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fruita, CO	60 mi	2,624	20%
Redlands, CO	60 mi	2,808	12%
Grand Junction, CO	64 mi	14,336	21%
Orchard Mesa, CO	64 mi	1,615	9.8%
Blanding, UT	65 mi	401	34%
Fruitvale, CO	68 mi	1,856	20%

Home health agencies serving Moab

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	196 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Rocky Mountain Home Health - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	202 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 525-4800

Nursing homes near Moab

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canyonland Care Center	Moab, UT	0.7 mi	5 of 5	36	(435) 719-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Moab. 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 Moab

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,464 monthly median income of Moab households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Moab: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Moab?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,464 monthly median income of Moab households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Moab, UT