Parkinson's Care in Smithfield, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Smithfield, UT: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Cache County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Cache County)

1,213

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Smithfield)

10

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

287 Smithfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 16% in Cache County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

144 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Smithfield ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Smithfield compared with Cache County and Utah

Census figure	Smithfield	Cache County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.2%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	10.0%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	19%	22%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	3.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,373	$67,848	—

Older residents in towns around Smithfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hyde Park, UT	2.5 mi	696	30%
North Logan, UT	4.3 mi	1,434	15%
Richmond, UT	6.1 mi	347	20%
Logan, UT	6.6 mi	3,585	16%
Providence, UT	9.1 mi	1,193	14%
Nibley, UT	11 mi	493	8.7%

Home health agencies serving Smithfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Ascend Home Health	Logan, UT	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 723-9000
Symbii Home Health Bear River	Brigham City, UT	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 752-2291
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Canyon Home Care	Murray, UT	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 297-9500
Intermountain Health Home Health - Logan	Logan, UT	4.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 716-5477

Nursing homes near Smithfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Springs Senior Living	North Logan, UT	4.4 mi	3 of 5	98	(435) 753-9400
Rocky Mountain Care - Logan	Logan, UT	5.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(435) 750-5501
Logan Regional Hospital Transitional Care Unit	Logan, UT	5.4 mi	5 of 5	11	(435) 716-5450

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithfield. 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 Smithfield

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,114 monthly median income of Smithfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Smithfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Smithfield?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,114 monthly median income of Smithfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Smithfield, UT