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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Prior Lake, MN: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Scott County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Scott County)

4,396

residents 65 or older (16% of Prior Lake)

28

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

648 Prior Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 14% in Scott County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

278 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 28 home health agencies serving Prior Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Prior Lake compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Prior Lake	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	5.5%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	4.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,356	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Prior Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shakopee, MN	3.6 mi	4,768	17%
Savage, MN	4.4 mi	3,918	12%
Credit River, MN	5.4 mi	773	7.6%
Burnsville, MN	8.4 mi	10,901	16%
Eden Prairie, MN	8.6 mi	10,773	10%
Bloomington, MN	9.5 mi	18,309	17%

Home health agencies serving Prior Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Almost Family	Edina, MN	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 933-1362
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310

Nursing homes near Prior Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center	Shakopee, MN	4.3 mi	3 of 5	105	(952) 233-4411
Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center	Bloomington, MN	6.7 mi	5 of 5	194	(952) 948-7000
Shakopee Friendship Manor	Shakopee, MN	6.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 445-4155

Straight-line miles from the center of Prior Lake. 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 Prior Lake

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 26% of the $6,113 monthly median income of Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Prior Lake?

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 26% of the $6,113 monthly median income of Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, MN