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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Oceana County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Oceana County)

320

residents 65 or older (12% of Shelby)

8

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

70 Shelby residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 17% in Oceana County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Shelby ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Shelby compared with Oceana County and Michigan

Census figure	Shelby	Oceana County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	6.5%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,333	$52,908	—

Older residents in towns around Shelby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montague, MI	14 mi	486	10%
Whitehall, MI	15 mi	703	15%
Fremont, MI	23 mi	1,078	19%
Ludington, MI	24 mi	2,302	21%
North Muskegon, MI	25 mi	846	13%
Muskegon, MI	27 mi	5,524	27%

Home health agencies serving Shelby

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Ludington, MI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 629-8665
Trinity Health At Home - Muskegon	Muskegon, MI	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 672-4663
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900
Mary Free Bed At Home, LLC	Grand Rapids, MI	56 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(855) 602-2500
Advisacare Solutions Of Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(269) 372-7725

Nursing homes near Shelby

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oceana County Medical Care Facility	Hart, MI	6.3 mi	5 of 5	115	(231) 873-6601
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall	Whitehall, MI	15 mi	1 of 5	125	(231) 894-4056
Oakview Medical Care Facility	Ludington, MI	24 mi	5 of 5	96	(231) 845-5185

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelby. 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 Shelby

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 53% of the $2,778 monthly median income of Shelby 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 Shelby: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Shelby?

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 53% of the $2,778 monthly median income of Shelby 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Shelby, MI