Parkinson's Care in Oak Park Heights, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Oak Park Heights, MN: the local picture

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Washington County)

1,489

residents 65 or older (31% of Oak Park Heights)

26

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

466 Oak Park Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 14% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

157 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Oak Park Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oak Park Heights compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Oak Park Heights	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	31%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,860	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Park Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bayport, MN	2.0 mi	497	17%
Stillwater, MN	2.0 mi	3,840	13%
North Hudson, WI	3.7 mi	686	15%
Lake Elmo, MN	5.8 mi	2,217	14%
Grant, MN	6.0 mi	757	4.6%
Hudson, WI	6.2 mi	2,918	24%

Home health agencies serving Oak Park Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800
Presbyterian Homes Home Care	Roseville, MN	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203

Nursing homes near Oak Park Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gables Of Boutwells Landing	Oak Park Heights, MN	1.0 mi	4 of 5	108	(651) 430-7200
The Estates At Greeley LLC	Stillwater, MN	1.4 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 439-5775
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	1.8 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Park Heights. 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 Park Heights

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oak Park Heights?

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 46% of the $3,488 monthly median income of Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights, MN