Parkinson's Care in Storm Lake, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Storm Lake, IA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Buena Vista County)

2.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.2% in Buena Vista County)

1,432

residents 65 or older (13% of Storm Lake)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Storm Lake ZIP codes in their service area

203 Storm Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Buena Vista County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

33 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.5%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Storm Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Storm Lake compared with Buena Vista County and Iowa

Census figure	Storm Lake	Buena Vista County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.5%	3.2%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.6%	2.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	31%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	1.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,494	$53,036	—

Older residents in towns around Storm Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cherokee, IA	20 mi	1,189	22%
Spencer, IA	35 mi	2,495	20%
Emmetsburg, IA	42 mi	934	24%
Carroll, IA	43 mi	2,456	17%
Denison, IA	44 mi	1,109	19%
Milford, IA	48 mi	802	14%

Home health agencies serving Storm Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Storm Lake, IA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 749-2741
Cherokee Regional Home Health	Cherokee, IA	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 225-6459
Buena Vista County Public Health And Home Care	Storm Lake, IA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 749-2548

Nursing homes near Storm Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Methodist Manor Retirement Community	Storm Lake, IA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	93	(712) 732-1120
Accura Healthcare Of Aurelia, LLC	Aurelia, IA	13 mi	3 of 5	41	(712) 434-2294
Fonda Specialty Care	Fonda, IA	19 mi	5 of 5	46	(712) 288-4441

Straight-line miles from the center of Storm Lake. 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 Storm Lake

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,291 monthly median income of Storm Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Storm Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Storm Lake?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,291 monthly median income of Storm Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Storm Lake, IA