Parkinson's Care in Santa Claus, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Santa Claus, IN: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Spencer County)

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.8% in Spencer County)

615

residents 65 or older (22% of Santa Claus)

5

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

73 Santa Claus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 15% in Spencer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

18 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

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

Santa Claus compared with Spencer County and Indiana

Census figure	Santa Claus	Spencer County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	3.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	2.7%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	2.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,036	$49,415	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Claus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huntingburg, IN	13 mi	838	18%
Tell City, IN	15 mi	1,637	31%
Jasper, IN	19 mi	3,119	23%
Boonville, IN	20 mi	1,399	26%
Thruston, KY	23 mi	271	25%
Chandler, IN	25 mi	316	29%

Home health agencies serving Santa Claus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Evansville, IN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 774-9760
Angels Care Home Health	Evansville, IN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 477-1555
Deaconess Home Health, LLC	Evansville, IN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 425-3561
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	125 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236
Perry County Memorial Hospital Home Care Services	Tell City, IN	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 547-7011

Nursing homes near Santa Claus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Core Of Dale	Dale, IN	5.4 mi	not rated	52	(812) 937-7073
Willowdale Village	Dale, IN	5.4 mi	5 of 5	50	(812) 937-4489
Scenic Hills At The Monastery	Ferdinand, IN	8.4 mi	3 of 5	88	(812) 504-2048

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Claus. 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 Santa Claus

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Santa Claus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Santa Claus: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Santa Claus?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Santa Claus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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