Parkinson's Care in New Hampton, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Hampton, IA: the local picture

18%

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

7.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.8% in Chickasaw County)

695

residents 65 or older (20% of New Hampton)

2

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

112 New Hampton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Chickasaw County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).

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

New Hampton compared with Chickasaw County and Iowa

Census figure	New Hampton	Chickasaw County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	4.8%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	3.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,795	$55,250	—

Older residents in towns around New Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Charles City, IA	18 mi	1,702	25%
Cresco, IA	24 mi	828	15%
Waverly, IA	24 mi	1,954	18%
Osage, IA	30 mi	897	11%
Decorah, IA	32 mi	1,807	7.0%
Oelwein, IA	33 mi	1,348	25%

Home health agencies serving New Hampton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Chickasaw Co Public Health & Home Care Services	New Hampton, IA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 394-4053

Nursing homes near New Hampton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center	New Hampton, IA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	46	(641) 394-4153
Accura Healthcare Of New Hampton	New Hampton, IA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	52	(641) 394-3151
Colonial Manor Of Elma	Elma, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	40	(641) 393-2134

Straight-line miles from the center of New Hampton. 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 New Hampton

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, which is 50% of the $2,983 monthly median income of New Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 New Hampton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in New Hampton?

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, which is 50% of the $2,983 monthly median income of New Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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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 New Hampton, IA