Parkinson's Care in St. Maries, ID: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. Maries, ID: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Benewah County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Benewah County)

481

residents 65 or older (17% of St. Maries)

4

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

87 St. Maries residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 20% in Benewah County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

58 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving St. Maries ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

St. Maries compared with Benewah County and Idaho

Census figure	St. Maries	Benewah County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	7.5%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	24%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.0%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,958	$55,141	—

Older residents in towns around St. Maries

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coeur d'Alene, ID	29 mi	11,490	23%
Hayden, ID	33 mi	3,801	22%
Post Falls, ID	33 mi	6,509	23%
Liberty Lake, WA	35 mi	2,145	12%
Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA	36 mi	1,231	22%
Rathdrum, ID	36 mi	1,851	11%

Home health agencies serving St. Maries

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Lewiston, ID	67 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(208) 401-1369
Reliant Healthcare, Inc	Coeur D'alene, ID	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 665-3514
Ahc Home Health Of Coeur D Alene LLC	Coeur D'alene, ID	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 769-0500
Nurse Next Door Coeur D'alene	Coeur D Alene, ID	28 mi	not rated	—	(208) 600-0760

Nursing homes near St. Maries

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries	St Maries, ID	0.7 mi	3 of 5	74	(208) 245-4576

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

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,830 monthly median income of St. Maries households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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. Maries: common questions

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

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,830 monthly median income of St. Maries households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho'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.

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