Parkinson's Care in Sisseton, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sisseton, SD: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Roberts County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.0% in Roberts County)

535

residents 65 or older (20% of Sisseton)

2

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

90 Sisseton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 18% in Roberts County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

41 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

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

Sisseton compared with Roberts County and South Dakota

Census figure	Sisseton	Roberts County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	5.0%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	5.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	4.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,926	$51,507	—

Older residents in towns around Sisseton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milbank, SD	37 mi	1,035	21%
Wahpeton, ND	47 mi	1,557	20%
Breckenridge, MN	47 mi	667	11%
Watertown, SD	52 mi	4,553	18%
Morris, MN	55 mi	804	16%
Fergus Falls, MN	63 mi	3,663	19%

Home health agencies serving Sisseton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Coteau Des Prairie Health Care System	Sisseton, SD	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(605) 698-4664
Prairie Lakes Home Health	Watertown, SD	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 882-7745

Nursing homes near Sisseton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tekakwitha Living Center	Sisseton, SD	0.4 mi	2 of 5	40	(605) 698-7693
Browns Valley Health Center	Browns Valley, MN	12 mi	3 of 5	31	(320) 695-2165
Wilmot Care Center Inc	Wilmot, SD	20 mi	1 of 5	26	(605) 938-4418

Straight-line miles from the center of Sisseton. 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 Sisseton

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,577 monthly median income of Sisseton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Sisseton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sisseton?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,577 monthly median income of Sisseton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Sisseton, SD