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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Stevens County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Stevens County)

804

residents 65 or older (16% of Morris)

3

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

120 Morris residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 15% in Stevens County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

62 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

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

Morris compared with Stevens County and Minnesota

Census figure	Morris	Stevens County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	5.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	2.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,571	$61,250	—

Older residents in towns around Morris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Benson, MN	24 mi	774	40%
Glenwood, MN	26 mi	706	20%
Alexandria, MN	32 mi	3,590	17%
Milbank, SD	43 mi	1,035	21%
Montevideo, MN	45 mi	1,192	25%
Sauk Centre, MN	47 mi	1,171	17%

Home health agencies serving Morris

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Glacial Ridge Home Care	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 634-2221
New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc.	Fergus Falls, MN	49 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 739-5856

Nursing homes near Morris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Wind Village	Morris, MN	1.1 mi	5 of 5	44	(320) 589-7900
Minnewaska Community Health Services	Starbuck, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	39	(320) 239-2217
Barrett Care Center Inc	Barrett, MN	22 mi	5 of 5	40	(320) 528-2527

Straight-line miles from the center of Morris. 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 Morris

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 39% of the $4,131 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Morris?

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 39% of the $4,131 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris, MN