Parkinson's Care in Rhinelander, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rhinelander, WI: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Oneida County)

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Oneida County)

1,427

residents 65 or older (17% of Rhinelander)

2

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

306 Rhinelander residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 12% in Oneida County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

115 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Rhinelander ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rhinelander compared with Oneida County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Rhinelander	Oneida County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	4.7%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	4.5%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,929	$55,830	—

Older residents in towns around Rhinelander

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	659	13%
Merrill, WI	34 mi	2,041	24%
Antigo, WI	37 mi	2,110	21%
Maine, WI	42 mi	519	12%
Wausau, WI	48 mi	7,741	24%
Iron River, MI	50 mi	553	27%

Home health agencies serving Rhinelander

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Rhinelander, WI	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7210
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600

Nursing homes near Rhinelander

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Friendly Village Nursing And Rehab Center	Rhinelander, WI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	100	(715) 365-6832
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Rhinelander	Rhinelander, WI	3.3 mi	2 of 5	122	(715) 420-0728
Tomahawk Health Services	Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 453-2164

Straight-line miles from the center of Rhinelander. 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 Rhinelander

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Rhinelander: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rhinelander?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Rhinelander, WI