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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Ramsey County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Ramsey County)

38,220

residents 65 or older (12% of St. Paul)

0

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

6,631 St. Paul residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Ramsey County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,992 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

St. Paul compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	St. Paul	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.3%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	10%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,592	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around St. Paul

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West St. Paul, MN	3.3 mi	4,393	18%
Falcon Heights, MN	4.4 mi	789	9.9%
Mendota Heights, MN	5.1 mi	3,057	7.8%
Roseville, MN	5.2 mi	8,066	18%
South St. Paul, MN	5.2 mi	3,091	17%
Little Canada, MN	5.2 mi	1,905	23%

Nursing homes near St. Paul

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab	Saint Paul, MN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	62	(651) 326-4900
The Villas At St Paul	Saint Paul, MN	0.5 mi	2 of 5	105	(651) 224-1848
Little Sisters Of The Poor	Saint Paul, MN	0.6 mi	2 of 5	73	(651) 227-0336

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

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 33% of the $4,799 monthly median income of St. Paul 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. Paul: common questions

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

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 33% of the $4,799 monthly median income of St. Paul 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. Paul, MN