Parkinson's Care in St. George, UT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. George, UT: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

5.9%

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

22,225

residents 65 or older (22% of St. George)

21

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. George ZIP codes in their service area

3,439 St. George residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 14% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,295 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving St. George ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

St. George compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	St. George	Washington County	Utah
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	5.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	3.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,879	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around St. George

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Santa Clara, UT	5.8 mi	1,281	14%
Washington, UT	6.0 mi	6,786	11%
Ivins, UT	8.8 mi	3,191	9.3%
Hurricane, UT	13 mi	5,694	15%
La Verkin, UT	21 mi	645	19%
Colorado City, AZ	33 mi	45	18%

Home health agencies serving St. George

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health Of St George	St George, UT	1.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 522-2200
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	263 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	290 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Dixie Home Rehab	St. George, UT	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 628-8347
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Canyon Home Care	Murray, UT	263 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 297-9500

Nursing homes near St. George

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Health Care Of St. George	St George, UT	1.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(435) 522-2100
Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care	St. George, UT	2.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(435) 674-5195
Bella Terra St George (Black Rock Health And Rehab	St. George, UT	2.1 mi	1 of 5	149	(435) 688-1207

Straight-line miles from the center of St. George. 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 St. George

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 $5,073 monthly median income of St. George 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 St. George: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in St. George?

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 $5,073 monthly median income of St. George 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 St. George, UT