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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Mille Lacs County)

2.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Mille Lacs County)

1,286

residents 65 or older (24% of Princeton)

17

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

181 Princeton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 22% in Mille Lacs County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

26 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.2%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Princeton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Princeton compared with Mille Lacs County and Minnesota

Census figure	Princeton	Mille Lacs County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.2%	5.9%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	7.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,939	$48,972	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Zimmerman, MN	8.8 mi	424	6.4%
Milaca, MN	13 mi	686	39%
St. Francis, MN	15 mi	922	8.4%
Elk River, MN	16 mi	3,663	23%
Foley, MN	17 mi	392	37%
Nowthen, MN	17 mi	576	11%

Home health agencies serving Princeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Mary T Home Health	Coon Rapids, MN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 862-5426
Centracare Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-9375
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888

Nursing homes near Princeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center	Princeton, MN	0.4 mi	5 of 5	86	(763) 389-0410
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center	Milaca, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	70	(320) 983-2185
Gracepointe Crossing Gables	Cambridge, MN	17 mi	5 of 5	110	(763) 689-1474

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 40% of the $3,995 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Princeton?

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 40% of the $3,995 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton, MN