Parkinson's Care in Red Oak, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Red Oak, IA: the local picture

30%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Montgomery County)

1,021

residents 65 or older (19% of Red Oak)

4

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

285 Red Oak residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Red Oak ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Red Oak compared with Montgomery County and Iowa

Census figure	Red Oak	Montgomery County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.6%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,072	$46,325	—

Older residents in towns around Red Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shenandoah, IA	19 mi	1,280	23%
Clarinda, IA	22 mi	1,227	24%
Glenwood, IA	27 mi	1,116	18%
Atlantic, IA	28 mi	1,632	26%
Plattsmouth, NE	35 mi	1,093	13%
Council Bluffs, IA	36 mi	10,951	26%

Home health agencies serving Red Oak

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pure Health Services, LLC	Clarinda, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 850-1323
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Wel-Home Health Of Red Oak	Red Oak, IA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 623-2500
Home Sweet Home Care	Atlantic, IA	29 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(712) 243-5343

Nursing homes near Red Oak

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Red Oak Rehab And Care Center	Red Oak, IA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	58	(712) 623-5156
Good Samaritan - Red Oak	Red Oak, IA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	53	(712) 623-3170
Accura Healthcare Of Stanton	Stanton, IA	7.0 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 829-2727

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Oak. 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 Red Oak

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Red Oak: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Red Oak?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Red Oak, IA