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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Fond du Lac County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Fond du Lac County)

1,814

residents 65 or older (23% of Ripon)

8

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

443 Ripon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 13% in Fond du Lac County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

256 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Ripon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ripon compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Ripon	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	5.9%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.4%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	5.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,563	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around Ripon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Berlin, WI	10 mi	1,059	30%
Omro, WI	14 mi	787	11%
Waupun, WI	15 mi	1,585	26%
North Fond du Lac, WI	18 mi	925	14%
Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	10,291	23%
Winneconne, WI	20 mi	557	24%

Home health agencies serving Ripon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Neenah, WI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 727-2000
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 969-0919
Ssm Health At Home Home Health - Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	13 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 923-7950
Evergreen At Home	Oshkosh, WI	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 237-6242

Nursing homes near Ripon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Ripon, WI	0.9 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 748-5638
Juliette Manor	Berlin, WI	11 mi	4 of 5	37	(920) 361-3092
Markesan Resident Home	Markesan, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	50	(920) 398-2751

Straight-line miles from the center of Ripon. 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 Ripon

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 44% of the $3,464 monthly median income of Ripon 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 Ripon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ripon?

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 44% of the $3,464 monthly median income of Ripon 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 Ripon, WI