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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Oconto, WI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Oconto County)

2.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.5% in Oconto County)

1,270

residents 65 or older (27% of Oconto)

8

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

195 Oconto residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Oconto County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

33 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.7%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Oconto ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oconto compared with Oconto County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oconto	Oconto County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.7%	3.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.1%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	27%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$52,783	—

Older residents in towns around Oconto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	704	5.8%
Oconto Falls, WI	13 mi	587	30%
Marinette, WI	18 mi	2,192	23%
Menominee, MI	20 mi	1,979	19%
Suamico, WI	20 mi	2,050	11%
Pulaski, WI	24 mi	443	26%

Home health agencies serving Oconto

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444
Hshs Home Care Wisconsin	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 448-7000
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	118 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325

Nursing homes near Oconto

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oconto Health And Rehab Center	Oconto, WI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 834-4575
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West	Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	90	(715) 582-3906
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-East	Peshtigo, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 582-3962

Straight-line miles from the center of Oconto. 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 Oconto

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 $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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 Oconto: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oconto?

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 $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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 Oconto, WI