Parkinson's Care in Park Rapids, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Park Rapids, MN: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hubbard County)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Hubbard County)

1,210

residents 65 or older (28% of Park Rapids)

4

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

331 Park Rapids residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 16% in Hubbard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

230 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (21%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Park Rapids ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Park Rapids compared with Hubbard County and Minnesota

Census figure	Park Rapids	Hubbard County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	7.6%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	27%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,528	$54,527	—

Older residents in towns around Park Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wadena, MN	33 mi	803	34%
Perham, MN	33 mi	872	19%
Detroit Lakes, MN	38 mi	2,539	25%
Bemidji, MN	40 mi	2,661	30%
Breezy Point, MN	46 mi	656	7.9%
Crosslake, MN	48 mi	1,012	15%

Home health agencies serving Park Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sanford Bemidji Home Care And Hospice	Bemidji, MN	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 333-5665
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	156 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Caring Hands Home Care	Sebeka, MN	20 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(218) 837-5572

Nursing homes near Park Rapids

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Living Center	Park Rapids, MN	0.4 mi	3 of 5	48	(218) 237-8312
Green Pine Acres Nursing Home	Menahga, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	65	(218) 564-4101

Straight-line miles from the center of Park Rapids. 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 Park Rapids

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 65% of the $2,461 monthly median income of Park Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Park Rapids: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Park Rapids?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 65% of the $2,461 monthly median income of Park Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Park Rapids, MN