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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Washington County)

1,102

residents 65 or older (28% of Scandia)

10

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

154 Scandia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

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

Scandia compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Scandia	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,483	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Scandia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forest Lake, MN	6.5 mi	3,501	18%
Osceola, WI	8.2 mi	593	24%
Hugo, MN	8.6 mi	2,520	15%
Wyoming, MN	9.0 mi	1,169	8.9%
Chisago City, MN	9.3 mi	1,623	17%
Lindstrom, MN	9.3 mi	673	15%

Home health agencies serving Scandia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	St Croix Falls, WI	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 483-5505
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Advanced Medical Home Care, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(612) 267-6154

Nursing homes near Scandia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Christian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc	Osceola, WI	7.4 mi	2 of 5	40	(715) 294-1100
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	7.6 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	7.6 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575

Straight-line miles from the center of Scandia. 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 Scandia

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 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia 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 Scandia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Scandia?

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 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia 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 Scandia, MN