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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Haven, MI: the local picture

9.0%

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

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Van Buren County)

1,672

residents 65 or older (42% of South Haven)

15

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

142 South Haven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.0%; 16% in Van Buren County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

52 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving South Haven ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Haven compared with Van Buren County and Michigan

Census figure	South Haven	Van Buren County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.0%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	5.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.3%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	42%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,938	$49,532	—

Older residents in towns around South Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Paw Paw Lake, MI	13 mi	920	30%
Benton Heights, MI	21 mi	361	31%
Benton Harbor, MI	22 mi	918	21%
Paw Paw, MI	23 mi	602	17%
Allegan, MI	24 mi	729	15%
St. Joseph, MI	24 mi	1,881	14%

Home health agencies serving South Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Holland Community Hospital	Holland, MI	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 394-3346
Seasons Home Health Care	Portage, MI	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(269) 684-0004
Elara Caring	Niles, MI	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 663-2201
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	97 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospital	Benton Harbor, MI	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 985-4400

Nursing homes near South Haven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	South Haven, MI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	70	(269) 637-5147
The Orchards At Douglas Cove	Douglas, MI	17 mi	2 of 5	51	(269) 857-2141
Ely Manor	Allegan, MI	22 mi	1 of 5	101	(269) 673-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of South Haven. 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 South Haven

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 25% of the $5,912 monthly median income of South Haven 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 South Haven: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Haven?

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 25% of the $5,912 monthly median income of South Haven 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 South Haven, MI