Parkinson's Care in Nebraska City, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Nebraska City, NE: the local picture

27%

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

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.7% in Otoe County)

1,359

residents 65 or older (18% of Nebraska City)

4

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

340 Nebraska City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Otoe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

65 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Nebraska City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Nebraska City compared with Otoe County and Nebraska

Census figure	Nebraska City	Otoe County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	3.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	3.7%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,396	$58,137	—

Older residents in towns around Nebraska City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Auburn, NE	20 mi	782	17%
Plattsmouth, NE	23 mi	1,093	13%
Glenwood, IA	26 mi	1,116	18%
Shenandoah, IA	26 mi	1,280	23%
Offutt AFB, NE	31 mi	98	33%
Bellevue, NE	33 mi	9,953	21%

Home health agencies serving Nebraska City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE	Auburn, NE	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 274-5541
Elite Professionals Home Care Company	Lincoln, NE	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 464-2422
Hillcrest Home Care	Bellevue, NE	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 682-4808
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752

Nursing homes near Nebraska City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prestige Care Center Of Nebraska City	Nebraska City, NE	1.0 mi	1 of 5	64	(402) 873-3304
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc	Nebraska City, NE	1.0 mi	5 of 5	71	(402) 873-6650
The Ambassador Sidney Inc	Sidney, IA	12 mi	4 of 5	46	(712) 374-2693

Straight-line miles from the center of Nebraska City. 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 Nebraska City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Nebraska City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Nebraska City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Nebraska City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Nebraska City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Nebraska City, NE