Parkinson's Care in Newcastle, WY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Newcastle, WY: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Weston County)

6.7%

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

610

residents 65 or older (18% of Newcastle)

2

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

123 Newcastle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 22% in Weston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

37 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.7%).

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

Newcastle compared with Weston County and Wyoming

Census figure	Newcastle	Weston County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	4.3%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	4.7%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,764	$52,366	—

Older residents in towns around Newcastle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lead, SD	41 mi	818	26%
Colonial Pine Hills, SD	45 mi	793	13%
Hot Springs, SD	47 mi	1,338	20%
Blackhawk, SD	48 mi	550	32%
Spearfish, SD	48 mi	2,676	19%
Summerset, SD	49 mi	248	14%

Home health agencies serving Newcastle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Healing Hearts Home Health	Gillette, WY	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 756-9200
Weston County Health Services	Newcastle, WY	1.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(307) 746-3553

Nursing homes near Newcastle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Weston County Health Services	Newcastle, WY	0.3 mi	2 of 5	58	(307) 746-2793

Straight-line miles from the center of Newcastle. 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 Newcastle

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Newcastle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Newcastle: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Newcastle?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Newcastle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Newcastle, WY