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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Norfolk, NE: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Madison County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.7% in Madison County)

4,543

residents 65 or older (17% of Norfolk)

4

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

952 Norfolk residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

502 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

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

Norfolk compared with Madison County and Nebraska

Census figure	Norfolk	Madison County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,149	$46,624	—

Older residents in towns around Norfolk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wayne, NE	26 mi	734	32%
West Point, NE	39 mi	788	18%
Columbus, NE	41 mi	4,324	13%
Schuyler, NE	44 mi	519	0.0%
David City, NE	56 mi	568	9.3%
Dakota Dunes, SD	58 mi	756	9.3%

Home health agencies serving Norfolk

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera At Home Dba Avera@Home	O' Neill, NE	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 336-5296
Faith Health Home Health	Norfolk, NE	0.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 644-7453
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	86 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752
Pediatric Home Service	Grand Island, NE	91 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(308) 382-1884

Nursing homes near Norfolk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation And Care Center	Norfolk, NE	0.6 mi	2 of 5	83	(402) 644-7375
Heritage Of Bel Air	Norfolk, NE	1.1 mi	5 of 5	112	(402) 371-4991
Community Pride Care Center	Battle Creek, NE	9.2 mi	4 of 5	50	(402) 675-2955

Straight-line miles from the center of Norfolk. 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 Norfolk

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 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk 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 Norfolk: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Norfolk?

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 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk 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.

More near Norfolk

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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 Norfolk, NE