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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in River Falls, WI: the local picture

18%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Pierce County)

1,941

residents 65 or older (12% of River Falls)

5

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

342 River Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 13% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

209 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving River Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

River Falls compared with Pierce County and Wisconsin

Census figure	River Falls	Pierce County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	5.1%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	2.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,369	$66,546	—

Older residents in towns around River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hudson, WI	8.8 mi	2,918	24%
Afton, MN	9.8 mi	772	5.4%
Prescott, WI	11 mi	884	7.6%
Ellsworth, WI	11 mi	354	40%
North Hudson, WI	11 mi	686	15%
Bayport, MN	13 mi	497	17%

Home health agencies serving River Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 629-1888
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	57 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near River Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kinnic Health And Rehabilitation Center	River Falls, WI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	68	(715) 426-6000
Christian Community Home	Hudson, WI	9.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 386-9303
Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community	Prescott, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	65	(715) 262-5661

Straight-line miles from the center of River Falls. 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 River Falls

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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in River Falls?

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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls, WI