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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Saginaw County)

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Saginaw County)

2,121

residents 65 or older (29% of Shields)

25

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

595 Shields residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Saginaw County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

155 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 25 home health agencies serving Shields ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Shields compared with Saginaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Shields	Saginaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	8.1%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	7.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,979	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Shields

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Saginaw, MI	6.2 mi	6,488	26%
Freeland, MI	6.8 mi	761	11%
Buena Vista, MI	8.7 mi	1,261	44%
Bridgeport, MI	10 mi	1,453	16%
Bay City, MI	15 mi	5,720	29%
Midland, MI	16 mi	8,729	19%

Home health agencies serving Shields

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Seasons Change Home Health Care	Pigeon, MI	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 856-2800

Nursing homes near Shields

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis	Saginaw, MI	1.1 mi	2 of 5	94	(989) 781-3150
Healthsource Saginaw, Inc	Saginaw, MI	2.6 mi	3 of 5	213	(989) 790-7700
Covenant Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation At Wel	Saginaw, MI	2.8 mi	4 of 5	39	(989) 583-8110

Straight-line miles from the center of Shields. 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 Shields

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 24% of the $5,998 monthly median income of Shields 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 Shields: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Shields?

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 24% of the $5,998 monthly median income of Shields 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 Shields, MI