Parkinson's Care in North Branch, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Branch, MN: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Chisago County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.9% in Chisago County)

1,980

residents 65 or older (17% of North Branch)

11

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

376 North Branch residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Chisago County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

62 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving North Branch ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Branch compared with Chisago County and Minnesota

Census figure	North Branch	Chisago County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	4.9%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,143	$60,492	—

Older residents in towns around North Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stacy, MN	6.0 mi	740	26%
Chisago City, MN	9.7 mi	1,623	17%
Lindstrom, MN	10 mi	673	15%
Wyoming, MN	12 mi	1,169	8.9%
Rush City, MN	12 mi	358	16%
Cambridge, MN	14 mi	2,004	24%

Home health agencies serving North Branch

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mary T Home Health	Coon Rapids, MN	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 862-5426
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Advanced Medical Home Care, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(612) 267-6154
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 721-2491

Nursing homes near North Branch

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ecumen North Branch	North Branch, MN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 237-3000
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	11 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575
The Estates At Rush City LLC	Rush City, MN	12 mi	2 of 5	41	(320) 358-4765

Straight-line miles from the center of North Branch. 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 North Branch

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 41% of the $3,929 monthly median income of North Branch 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 North Branch: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Branch?

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 41% of the $3,929 monthly median income of North Branch 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 North Branch, MN