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

Local figures

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

25%

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

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Fayette County)

1,348

residents 65 or older (23% of Oelwein)

3

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

305 Oelwein residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Fayette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

65 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

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

Oelwein compared with Fayette County and Iowa

Census figure	Oelwein	Fayette County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	7.0%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,656	$45,738	—

Older residents in towns around Oelwein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Independence, IA	14 mi	1,287	20%
Jesup, IA	16 mi	368	14%
Evansdale, IA	23 mi	998	9.2%
Waterloo, IA	26 mi	11,387	21%
Manchester, IA	27 mi	1,331	24%
Waverly, IA	28 mi	1,954	18%

Home health agencies serving Oelwein

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home Health	West Union, IA	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 422-6267

Nursing homes near Oelwein

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oelwein Health Care Center	Oelwein, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	61	(319) 283-2794
Grandview Healthcare Center	Oelwein, IA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	72	(319) 283-1908
Maple Crest Manor	Fayette, IA	13 mi	3 of 5	46	(563) 425-3336

Straight-line miles from the center of Oelwein. 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 Oelwein

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 48% of the $3,138 monthly median income of Oelwein 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 Oelwein: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oelwein?

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 48% of the $3,138 monthly median income of Oelwein 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 Oelwein, IA