In-Home Parkinson’s Care in North Fond du Lac, WI
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Parkinson’s Care in North Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture
131 North Fond du Lac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 13% in Fond du Lac County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
51 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.5%).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving North Fond du Lac ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
North Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | North Fond du Lac | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 30% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,956 | $55,400 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Fond du Lac
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac, WI | 3.5 mi | 7,282 | 17% |
| Lomira, WI | 15 mi | 446 | 26% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 15 mi | 10,291 | 23% |
| Waupun, WI | 18 mi | 1,585 | 26% |
| Ripon, WI | 18 mi | 1,814 | 26% |
| Omro, WI | 20 mi | 787 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving North Fond du Lac
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension At Home | Neenah, WI | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 727-2000 |
| Preceptor Home Health | Germantown, WI | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (262) 293-3951 |
| Aurora At Home | Green Bay, WI | 55 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 288-5100 |
| Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC | Appleton, WI | 31 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (920) 830-9911 |
| Ssm Health At Home Home Health - Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | 6.8 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 923-7950 |
| Evergreen At Home | Oshkosh, WI | 13 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 237-6242 |
Nursing homes near North Fond du Lac
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home | Fond Du Lac, WI | 2.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 85 | (920) 921-9520 |
| Avina Of Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (920) 923-7040 |
| St Francis Home | Fond Du Lac, WI | 3.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (920) 923-7980 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Fond du Lac. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in North Fond du Lac
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,413 monthly median income of North Fond du Lac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in North Fond du Lac: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Fond du Lac?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,413 monthly median income of North Fond du Lac households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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.
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