Parkinson's Care in Offutt AFB, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Offutt AFB, NE: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Sarpy County)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Sarpy County)

98

residents 65 or older (1.6% of Offutt AFB)

0

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

32 Offutt AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 20% in Sarpy County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

25 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (26%).

Offutt AFB compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Offutt AFB	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	26%	5.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.3%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	1.6%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,309	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Offutt AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bellevue, NE	1.9 mi	9,953	21%
Plattsmouth, NE	8.1 mi	1,093	13%
Ralston, NE	8.2 mi	1,048	23%
Papillion, NE	8.3 mi	4,162	23%
Council Bluffs, IA	8.7 mi	10,951	26%
La Vista, NE	8.7 mi	1,995	22%

Nursing homes near Offutt AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Health & Rehab	Bellevue, NE	1.4 mi	1 of 5	151	(402) 291-8500
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages	Papillion, NE	4.6 mi	2 of 5	48	(402) 885-7000
Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC	Papillion, NE	6.2 mi	1 of 5	114	(402) 339-6010

Straight-line miles from the center of Offutt AFB. 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 Offutt AFB

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,192 monthly median income of Offutt AFB households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Offutt AFB: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Offutt AFB?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,192 monthly median income of Offutt AFB households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Offutt AFB, NE