Parkinson's Care in Mount Vernon, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Mount Vernon, IA: the local picture

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Linn County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Linn County)

497

residents 65 or older (11% of Mount Vernon)

6

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

29 Mount Vernon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.4%; 16% in Linn County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Mount Vernon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mount Vernon compared with Linn County and Iowa

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Linn County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.4%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	5.5%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.9%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Solon, IA	8.9 mi	469	14%
Marion, IA	12 mi	7,523	20%
Cedar Rapids, IA	13 mi	22,967	16%
Anamosa, IA	15 mi	1,046	18%
North Liberty, IA	16 mi	1,513	15%
Hiawatha, IA	16 mi	1,068	14%

Home health agencies serving Mount Vernon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Hiawatha, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 373-6294
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Mercy Home Care	Cedar Rapids, IA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(319) 398-6034
Unitypoint At Home	Cedar Rapids, IA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Above And Beyond Home Health	Monticello, IA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 465-3059
Therapy Solutions Inc	Cedar Rapids, IA	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 861-3322

Nursing homes near Mount Vernon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hallmark Care Center	Mount Vernon, IA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	55	(319) 895-8891
Rehabilitation Center Of Lisbon	Lisbon, IA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	64	(319) 455-2547
Mechanicsville Specialty Care	Mechanicsville, IA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	39	(563) 346-0982

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Mount Vernon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mount Vernon?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

More near Mount Vernon

More senior care near Mount Vernon

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mount Vernon

More for Mount Vernon families

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 Mount Vernon, IA