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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Ulm, MN: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Brown County)

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.3% in Brown County)

2,869

residents 65 or older (20% of New Ulm)

7

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

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

144 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving New Ulm ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

New Ulm compared with Brown County and Minnesota

Census figure	New Ulm	Brown County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	4.3%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	3.7%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,647	$50,504	—

Older residents in towns around New Ulm

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sleepy Eye, MN	13 mi	748	18%
Lake Crystal, MN	19 mi	501	15%
North Mankato, MN	23 mi	2,411	14%
St. James, MN	24 mi	712	14%
St. Peter, MN	25 mi	2,032	27%
Mankato, MN	26 mi	5,772	17%

Home health agencies serving New Ulm

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 931-0949
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	65 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	74 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	67 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	64 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	100 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near New Ulm

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Hills Living Center	New Ulm, MN	0.5 mi	4 of 5	94	(507) 233-0800
Divine Providence Community Home	Sleepy Eye, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 794-3011
Sleepy Eye Rehabilitati Center	Sleepy Eye, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	61	(507) 794-7995

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

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 $4,054 monthly median income of New Ulm 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 New Ulm: common questions

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

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 $4,054 monthly median income of New Ulm 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 New Ulm, MN