Parkinson's Care in Preston, ID: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Preston, ID: the local picture

24%

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

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Franklin County)

939

residents 65 or older (16% of Preston)

5

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

213 Preston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

82 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.1%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Preston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Preston compared with Franklin County and Idaho

Census figure	Preston	Franklin County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	7.0%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	3.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	14%	24%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	2.5%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,335	$49,619	—

Older residents in towns around Preston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Richmond, UT	13 mi	347	20%
Smithfield, UT	18 mi	1,213	24%
Malad City, ID	20 mi	495	22%
Hyde Park, UT	21 mi	696	30%
North Logan, UT	23 mi	1,434	15%
Logan, UT	25 mi	3,585	16%

Home health agencies serving Preston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Enhabit Home Health	Murray, UT	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-5500
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	100 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Mission Home Health Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	95 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-7441
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care	Preston, ID	1.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 852-1937

Nursing homes near Preston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franklin County Transitional Care	Preston, ID	0.6 mi	2 of 5	35	(208) 852-4130
Oneida County Hospital & Long Term Care Facility	Malad, ID	20 mi	5 of 5	33	(208) 766-2231
Maple Springs Senior Living	North Logan, UT	23 mi	3 of 5	98	(435) 753-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Preston. 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 Preston

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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 Preston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Preston?

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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.

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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 Preston, ID