Parkinson's Care in St. Helen, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. Helen, MI: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Roscommon County)

7.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Roscommon County)

913

residents 65 or older (31% of St. Helen)

10

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

207 St. Helen residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Roscommon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

64 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).

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

St. Helen compared with Roscommon County and Michigan

Census figure	St. Helen	Roscommon County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	5.6%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	31%	35%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	6.8%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,444	$50,715	—

Older residents in towns around St. Helen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Houghton Lake, MI	17 mi	1,983	30%
Skidway Lake, MI	21 mi	584	40%
Gladwin, MI	26 mi	781	35%
Clare, MI	41 mi	769	34%
Kalkaska, MI	46 mi	544	42%
East Tawas, MI	46 mi	971	33%

Home health agencies serving St. Helen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Heartland Home Health (West Branch)	West Branch, MI	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 345-1797
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Caring Choice Network	Southfield, MI	142 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(248) 356-7525
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065

Nursing homes near St. Helen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Villa At West Branch	West Branch, MI	11 mi	3 of 5	70	(989) 345-3600
Intersect Healthcare Of Roscommon	Roscommon, MI	13 mi	5 of 5	39	(989) 275-8936
The Villa At Rose City	Rose City, MI	15 mi	3 of 5	102	(989) 685-2442

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

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 35% of the $4,120 monthly median income of St. Helen 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 St. Helen: common questions

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

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 35% of the $4,120 monthly median income of St. Helen 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 St. Helen, MI