Parkinson's Care in Norwalk, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Norwalk, IA: the local picture

21%

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

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Warren County)

2,002

residents 65 or older (14% of Norwalk)

14

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

384 Norwalk residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Warren County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

129 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Norwalk ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Norwalk compared with Warren County and Iowa

Census figure	Norwalk	Warren County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	4.7%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	4.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,045	$58,661	—

Older residents in towns around Norwalk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Des Moines, IA	6.4 mi	10,723	16%
Des Moines, IA	7.6 mi	27,045	23%
Windsor Heights, IA	8.4 mi	985	18%
Clive, IA	10 mi	3,026	14%
Carlisle, IA	10 mi	523	23%
Indianola, IA	11 mi	2,906	15%

Home health agencies serving Norwalk

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	West Des Moines, IA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 497-7700
Centerwell Home Health	Urbandale, IA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 277-0977
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care	Indianola, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 961-2596
Elara Caring	Chariton, IA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 774-2339
Mercyone Des Moines Home Care	Des Moines, IA	8.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 643-8383
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Des Moines, IA	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 252-2847

Nursing homes near Norwalk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Care Center	Norwalk, IA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	101	(515) 981-4269
Norwalk Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Norwalk, IA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	45	(515) 981-0604
Accura Healthcare Of South Des Moines	Des Moines, IA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	89	(515) 285-2559

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwalk. 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 Norwalk

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,754 monthly median income of Norwalk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Norwalk: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Norwalk?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,754 monthly median income of Norwalk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Norwalk, IA