Parkinson's Care in Sioux City, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sioux City, IA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

12,804

residents 65 or older (15% of Sioux City)

6

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

2,338 Sioux City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

956 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Sioux City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sioux City compared with Iowa

Census figure	Sioux City	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,909	—

Older residents in towns around Sioux City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Sioux City, NE	2.6 mi	1,535	16%
Dakota Dunes, SD	4.8 mi	756	9.3%
Dakota City, NE	5.6 mi	295	23%
North Sioux City, SD	6.0 mi	640	5.9%
Sergeant Bluff, IA	7.0 mi	646	19%
Elk Point, SD	20 mi	450	35%

Home health agencies serving Sioux City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	90 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279
Floyd Valley Hospital Community Health Services	Le Mars, IA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 546-3335
Wel-Home Health Of Sergeant Bluff	Sergeant Bluff, IA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 943-7644
Family First Homecare Of Iowa	Sioux City, IA	0.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(712) 790-8047

Nursing homes near Sioux City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Luke's Regional Medical Center SNF	Sioux City, IA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	20	(712) 279-5697
Holy Spirit Retirement Home	Sioux City, IA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	78	(712) 252-2726
Casa De Paz Health Care Center	Sioux City, IA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	71	(712) 233-3127

Straight-line miles from the center of Sioux City. 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 Sioux City

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,909 monthly median income of Sioux City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Sioux City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sioux City?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,909 monthly median income of Sioux City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Sioux City, IA