Parkinson's Care in Oak Creek, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Oak Creek, WI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Milwaukee County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Milwaukee County)

5,627

residents 65 or older (15% of Oak Creek)

18

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

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

221 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Oak Creek ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oak Creek compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oak Creek	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	7.2%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	7.8%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,329	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Milwaukee, WI	3.0 mi	3,855	16%
Cudahy, WI	5.0 mi	3,688	19%
Caledonia, WI	5.7 mi	5,291	14%
Franklin, WI	5.7 mi	7,040	20%
St. Francis, WI	6.5 mi	2,307	20%
Greendale, WI	6.7 mi	3,191	14%

Home health agencies serving Oak Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Ascension At Home	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 455-9500

Nursing homes near Oak Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowcrest Health Services	South Milwaukee, WI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(414) 762-7336
Chi Franciscan Villa	South Milwaukee, WI	2.1 mi	1 of 5	90	(414) 764-4100
Medical Suites At Oak Creek (The)	Oak Creek, WI	2.8 mi	not rated	144	(414) 435-2005

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Creek. 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 Oak Creek

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 33% of the $4,611 monthly median income of Oak Creek 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.

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 Oak Creek: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oak Creek?

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 33% of the $4,611 monthly median income of Oak Creek 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Oak Creek, WI