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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Omaha, NE: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

70,865

residents 65 or older (14% of Omaha)

33

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

12,593 Omaha residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

4,440 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

Medicare lists 33 home health agencies serving Omaha ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Omaha compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Omaha	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,257	—

Older residents in towns around Omaha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ralston, NE	4.4 mi	1,048	23%
La Vista, NE	5.6 mi	1,995	22%
Chalco, NE	7.0 mi	1,085	23%
Carter Lake, IA	7.3 mi	650	17%
Papillion, NE	8.3 mi	4,162	23%
Bellevue, NE	10 mi	9,953	21%

Home health agencies serving Omaha

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Avera At Home Dba Avera@Home	O' Neill, NE	158 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 336-5296
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	176 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297

Nursing homes near Omaha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(402) 397-1220
Old Mill Rehabilitation	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	3 of 5	44	(402) 934-7500
Maple Crest Health Center	Omaha, NE	2.5 mi	2 of 5	175	(402) 551-2110

Straight-line miles from the center of Omaha. 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 Omaha

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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 Omaha: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Omaha?

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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; 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 Omaha, NE