Parkinson's Care in Okemos, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Okemos, MI: the local picture

14%

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

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Ingham County)

3,750

residents 65 or older (14% of Okemos)

15

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

476 Okemos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 21% in Ingham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

97 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Okemos ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Okemos compared with Ingham County and Michigan

Census figure	Okemos	Ingham County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	8.6%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	8.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,210	$58,213	—

Older residents in towns around Okemos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Haslett, MI	3.1 mi	3,915	22%
East Lansing, MI	4.4 mi	4,105	23%
Williamston, MI	6.9 mi	680	26%
Lansing, MI	7.5 mi	15,396	23%
Holt, MI	7.5 mi	4,518	22%
Bath, MI	7.9 mi	451	29%

Home health agencies serving Okemos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Michigan Community Vna	Bingham Farms, MI	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 852-1232
Sparrow Home Care	Lansing, MI	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 364-4841
Mclaren Home Health	Lansing, MI	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900
Corsocare Home Health	Milford, MI	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 438-1503

Nursing homes near Okemos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Willows At Okemos	Okemos, MI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	68	(517) 349-3600
Ingham County Medical Care Facility	Okemos, MI	1.2 mi	4 of 5	236	(517) 381-6100
Medilodge Of Okemos	Okemos, MI	1.6 mi	4 of 5	100	(517) 319-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Okemos. 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 Okemos

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,101 monthly median income of Okemos households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Okemos: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Okemos?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,101 monthly median income of Okemos households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Okemos, MI