Parkinson's Care in Sandusky, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sandusky, MI: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Sanilac County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Sanilac County)

530

residents 65 or older (20% of Sandusky)

13

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

102 Sandusky residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Sanilac County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

16 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.5%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Sandusky ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sandusky compared with Sanilac County and Michigan

Census figure	Sandusky	Sanilac County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.5%	5.4%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,732	$44,561	—

Older residents in towns around Sandusky

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bad Axe, MI	28 mi	791	20%
Caro, MI	29 mi	1,039	20%
Imlay City, MI	30 mi	499	11%
Port Huron, MI	36 mi	5,144	29%
Lapeer, MI	36 mi	1,573	23%
Almont, MI	36 mi	388	16%

Home health agencies serving Sandusky

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	113 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Seasons Change Home Health Care	Pigeon, MI	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 856-2800
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Harbor Health Services, Inc	Sterling Heights, MI	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 765-7144
Alpine Care Home Health	Troy, MI	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 591-0265
Blue Water Home Care & Hospice	Port Huron, MI	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 984-4131

Nursing homes near Sandusky

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sanilac Medical Care Facility	Sandusky, MI	0.3 mi	3 of 5	104	(810) 648-3017
Autumnwood Of Deckerville	Deckerville, MI	8.7 mi	4 of 5	84	(810) 376-2145
Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu	Marlette, MI	14 mi	5 of 5	39	(989) 635-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandusky. 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 Sandusky

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,478 monthly median income of Sandusky households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Sandusky: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sandusky?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,478 monthly median income of Sandusky households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Sandusky, MI