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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rochester, MN: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Olmsted County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Olmsted County)

19,980

residents 65 or older (16% of Rochester)

10

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

3,431 Rochester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 16% in Olmsted County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,564 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Rochester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rochester compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota

Census figure	Rochester	Olmsted County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.3%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,735	$68,101	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Byron, MN	8.2 mi	849	17%
Stewartville, MN	11 mi	916	16%
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	24%
Pine Island, MN	15 mi	558	15%
Plainview, MN	19 mi	536	9.1%
Dodge Center, MN	19 mi	419	14%

Home health agencies serving Rochester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital	Spencer, IA	146 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 264-6380
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	166 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Stanley Jones And Associates	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(507) 288-0064
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Interim Healthcare Of Rochester	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(507) 200-1111

Nursing homes near Rochester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Charter House Inc	Rochester, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	32	(507) 266-7862
Rochester Restorative Care Center	Rochester, MN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	85	(507) 288-6514
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth	Rochester, MN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	128	(507) 289-4031

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

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 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rochester?

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 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester, MN