Parkinson's Care in Sheridan, WY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sheridan, WY: the local picture

18%

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

4.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.7% in Sheridan County)

3,852

residents 65 or older (20% of Sheridan)

2

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

646 Sheridan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Sheridan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

160 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.4%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Sheridan ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sheridan compared with Sheridan County and Wyoming

Census figure	Sheridan	Sheridan County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.4%	3.7%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	5.3%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.2%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,561	$50,303	—

Home health agencies serving Sheridan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sheridan Memorial Hospital Home Care	Sheridan, WY	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(307) 672-1083
Home And Care	Casper, WY	139 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 333-4574

Nursing homes near Sheridan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green House Living For Sheridan	Sheridan, WY	0.7 mi	1 of 5	48	(307) 672-0600
Westview Health Care Center	Sheridan, WY	0.8 mi	5 of 5	102	(307) 672-9789
Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center	Sheridan, WY	1.3 mi	1 of 5	128	(307) 674-4416

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Sheridan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Sheridan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sheridan?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Sheridan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Sheridan, WY