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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lake County)

3.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lake County)

4,918

residents 65 or older (21% of Munster)

35

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

777 Munster residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

143 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.1%).

Medicare lists 35 home health agencies serving Munster ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Munster compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Munster	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,771	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Munster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland, IN	2.4 mi	5,096	18%
Lansing, IL	2.5 mi	4,442	24%
Lynwood, IL	2.9 mi	1,839	23%
Dyer, IN	3.4 mi	4,196	14%
Calumet City, IL	3.8 mi	5,488	24%
Griffith, IN	4.4 mi	2,974	20%

Home health agencies serving Munster

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Community Home Health Services	Munster, IN	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 836-6716
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	4.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Greatland Home Health	Highland, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 595-5081

Nursing homes near Munster

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village	Munster, IN	0.7 mi	3 of 5	112	(219) 934-0590
Munster Med-Inn	Munster, IN	1.5 mi	not rated	225	(219) 836-8300
Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dyer, IN	1.9 mi	1 of 5	161	(219) 322-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Munster. 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 Munster

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 22% of the $6,564 monthly median income of Munster 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 Munster: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Munster?

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 22% of the $6,564 monthly median income of Munster 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 Munster, IN