Parkinson's Care in St. James, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. James, MN: the local picture

14%

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

1.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.6% in Watonwan County)

712

residents 65 or older (15% of St. James)

5

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

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

8 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.2%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving St. James ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

St. James compared with Watonwan County and Minnesota

Census figure	St. James	Watonwan County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.2%	3.6%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	4.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$49,757	—

Older residents in towns around St. James

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Crystal, MN	22 mi	501	15%
Sleepy Eye, MN	22 mi	748	18%
New Ulm, MN	24 mi	2,869	17%
Fairmont, MN	25 mi	2,691	26%
Windom, MN	26 mi	1,101	11%
Jackson, MN	31 mi	714	18%

Home health agencies serving St. James

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN	Windom, MN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	94 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	106 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Alliance Health Services Inc	Eagan, MN	89 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(651) 895-8030

Nursing homes near St. James

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - St James	St James, MN	0.7 mi	5 of 5	42	(507) 375-3286
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia	Madelia, MN	11 mi	4 of 5	40	(507) 642-3271
Truman Senior Living	Truman, MN	14 mi	5 of 5	30	(507) 776-2031

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

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,021 monthly median income of St. James households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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. James: common questions

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

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,021 monthly median income of St. James households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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. James, MN