Parkinson's Care in Rock Valley, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rock Valley, IA: the local picture

39%

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.3% in Sioux County)

775

residents 65 or older (19% of Rock Valley)

3

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

281 Rock Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 16% in Sioux County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

133 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (18%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Rock Valley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rock Valley compared with Sioux County and Iowa

Census figure	Rock Valley	Sioux County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	4.3%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	4.0%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	31%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	2.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,083	$60,475	—

Older residents in towns around Rock Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sioux Center, IA	11 mi	1,060	14%
Canton, SD	16 mi	786	11%
Rock Rapids, IA	17 mi	544	15%
Hawarden, IA	17 mi	452	23%
Orange City, IA	18 mi	1,082	6.9%
Sheldon, IA	23 mi	937	12%

Home health agencies serving Rock Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Orange City Home Health	Orange City, IA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 737-5279
Hegg Home Health Care	Rock Valley, IA	1.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 476-8050
Sioux Center Home Health And Hospice	Sioux Center, IA	10 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 722-8108

Nursing homes near Rock Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hegg Memorial Health Center	Rock Valley, IA	0.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(712) 476-8200
Pleasant Acres Care Center	Hull, IA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 439-2758
Fellowship Village	Inwood, IA	10 mi	4 of 5	40	(712) 753-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Valley. 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 Rock Valley

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 43% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Rock Valley 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 Rock Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rock Valley?

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 43% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Rock Valley 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 Rock Valley, IA