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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Platte, NE: the local picture

26%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Lincoln County)

4,563

residents 65 or older (20% of North Platte)

3

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

1,129 North Platte residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 22% in Lincoln County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

566 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving North Platte ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Platte compared with Lincoln County and Nebraska

Census figure	North Platte	Lincoln County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	6.8%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	37%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,886	$47,604	—

Older residents in towns around North Platte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gothenburg, NE	34 mi	736	23%
Cozad, NE	44 mi	1,015	12%
Ogallala, NE	51 mi	1,226	30%
Lexington, NE	58 mi	1,013	28%
Broken Bow, NE	61 mi	675	29%
McCook, NE	64 mi	1,518	21%

Home health agencies serving North Platte

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	126 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	North Platte, NE	1.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 221-2288
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	89 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375

Nursing homes near North Platte

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of North Platte	North Platte, NE	1.1 mi	2 of 5	94	(308) 534-7000
Accura Healthcare Of North Platte	North Platte, NE	2.6 mi	4 of 5	71	(308) 534-2200
Linden Court	North Platte, NE	3.1 mi	2 of 5	135	(308) 532-5774

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

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 46% of the $3,241 monthly median income of North Platte 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 North Platte: common questions

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

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 46% of the $3,241 monthly median income of North Platte 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.

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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 Platte, NE