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

Local figures

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

16%

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

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Dakota County)

1,535

residents 65 or older (11% of South Sioux City)

2

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

239 South Sioux City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 18% in Dakota County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

96 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

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

South Sioux City compared with Dakota County and Nebraska

Census figure	South Sioux City	Dakota County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	5.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.9%	3.3%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,188	$60,000	—

Older residents in towns around South Sioux City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sioux City, IA	2.6 mi	12,804	19%
Dakota City, NE	3.1 mi	295	23%
Dakota Dunes, SD	4.1 mi	756	9.3%
Sergeant Bluff, IA	5.5 mi	646	19%
North Sioux City, SD	6.6 mi	640	5.9%
Elk Point, SD	20 mi	450	35%

Home health agencies serving South Sioux City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Omaha, NE	86 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 933-3360
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279

Nursing homes near South Sioux City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of South Sioux City	South Sioux City, NE	0.3 mi	1 of 5	72	(402) 494-4273
Continental Falls	South Sioux City, NE	0.5 mi	2 of 5	77	(402) 494-3043
St Luke's Regional Medical Center SNF	Sioux City, IA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	20	(712) 279-5697

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

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,182 monthly median income of South Sioux City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 South Sioux City: common questions

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

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,182 monthly median income of South Sioux City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 South Sioux City, NE