Parkinson's Care in Peru, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Peru, IN: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Miami County)

8.3%

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

2,012

residents 65 or older (18% of Peru)

7

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

529 Peru residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 24% in Miami County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

160 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Peru ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Peru compared with Miami County and Indiana

Census figure	Peru	Miami County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	6.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	8.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,586	$47,913	—

Older residents in towns around Peru

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grissom AFB, IN	8.0 mi	326	50%
Wabash, IN	13 mi	2,275	19%
Logansport, IN	15 mi	3,067	27%
Kokomo, IN	21 mi	11,376	27%
Rochester, IN	22 mi	1,450	24%
North Manchester, IN	23 mi	1,155	22%

Home health agencies serving Peru

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Angels Of Mercy Homecare	Marion, IN	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 651-3242
Physiocare Home Healthcare LLC	West Lafayette, IN	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 838-1660
Elite Home Rehab And Healthcare Corp	Carmel, IN	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(317) 325-8860
Home Health Care Solutions LLC	Mooresville, IN	82 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 718-1300

Nursing homes near Peru

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Peru, IN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	130	(765) 473-4426
Hickory Creek At Peru	Peru, IN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	36	(765) 473-4900
Blair Ridge Health Campus	Peru, IN	1.8 mi	4 of 5	55	(765) 472-8049

Straight-line miles from the center of Peru. 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 Peru

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,382 monthly median income of Peru households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Peru: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Peru?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,382 monthly median income of Peru households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

More near Peru

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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 Peru, IN