Parkinson's Care in Platteville, CO: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Platteville, CO: the local picture

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Weld County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Weld County)

567

residents 65 or older (19% of Platteville)

18

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

30 Platteville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.3%; 19% in Weld County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Platteville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Platteville compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Platteville	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.3%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	7.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	5.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,556	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Platteville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milliken, CO	6.2 mi	944	13%
Johnstown, CO	7.1 mi	1,752	17%
Firestone, CO	7.6 mi	1,985	30%
Berthoud, CO	8.2 mi	1,765	16%
Mead, CO	8.2 mi	587	6.1%
Fort Lupton, CO	9.8 mi	1,002	35%

Home health agencies serving Platteville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Banner Home Care Colorado	Greeley, CO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 810-6222
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	91 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585

Nursing homes near Platteville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Greeley	Greeley, CO	13 mi	5 of 5	124	(970) 330-6400
Grace Pointe Cont Care Sr Campus, Skilled Nursing	Greeley, CO	13 mi	5 of 5	53	(970) 304-1919
Center At Centerplace, LLC, The	Greeley, CO	13 mi	2 of 5	54	(970) 702-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Platteville. 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 Platteville

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,880 monthly median income of Platteville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Platteville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Platteville?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,880 monthly median income of Platteville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Platteville, CO