Parkinson's Care in Spirit Lake, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Spirit Lake, IA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Dickinson County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.3% in Dickinson County)

1,217

residents 65 or older (22% of Spirit Lake)

6

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

150 Spirit Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 13% in Dickinson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

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

Spirit Lake compared with Dickinson County and Iowa

Census figure	Spirit Lake	Dickinson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	3.3%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	3.2%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	28%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	27%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,228	$66,162	—

Older residents in towns around Spirit Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milford, IA	5.4 mi	802	14%
Estherville, IA	14 mi	1,332	30%
Jackson, MN	16 mi	714	18%
Spencer, IA	19 mi	2,495	20%
Worthington, MN	28 mi	2,256	21%
Emmetsburg, IA	30 mi	934	24%

Home health agencies serving Spirit Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	90 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Avera @ Home	Estherville, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 362-6169
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital	Spencer, IA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 264-6380
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Lakes Regional Healthcare Home Care	Spirit Lake, IA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 336-8709
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon	Sheldon, IA	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 324-6420

Nursing homes near Spirit Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake	Spirit Lake, IA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	80	(712) 336-3300
Accura Healthcare Of Milford	Milford, IA	6.6 mi	4 of 5	46	(712) 338-4742
Good Samaritan - Estherville	Estherville, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	62	(712) 362-3522

Straight-line miles from the center of Spirit Lake. 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 Spirit Lake

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 48% of the $3,102 monthly median income of Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Spirit Lake?

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 48% of the $3,102 monthly median income of Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake, IA