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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Perham, MN: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Otter Tail County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Otter Tail County)

872

residents 65 or older (24% of Perham)

6

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

140 Perham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 13% in Otter Tail County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

56 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Perham ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Perham compared with Otter Tail County and Minnesota

Census figure	Perham	Otter Tail County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	6.1%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,833	$53,778	—

Older residents in towns around Perham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Detroit Lakes, MN	19 mi	2,539	25%
Wadena, MN	24 mi	803	34%
Pelican Rapids, MN	24 mi	444	16%
Fergus Falls, MN	32 mi	3,663	19%
Park Rapids, MN	33 mi	1,210	30%
Barnesville, MN	40 mi	359	20%

Home health agencies serving Perham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	97 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Perham Living Home Care	Perham, MN	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 347-1880
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc.	Fergus Falls, MN	33 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 739-5856

Nursing homes near Perham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Perham Living	Perham, MN	0.3 mi	5 of 5	96	(218) 347-1800
Frazee Care Center	Frazee, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	42	(218) 334-4501
Emmanuel Nursing Home	Detroit Lakes, MN	19 mi	3 of 5	57	(218) 847-4486

Straight-line miles from the center of Perham. 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 Perham

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 42% of the $3,819 monthly median income of Perham 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 Perham: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Perham?

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 42% of the $3,819 monthly median income of Perham 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 Perham, MN