Parkinson's Care in Story City, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Story City, IA: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Story County)

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.8% in Story County)

722

residents 65 or older (21% of Story City)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Story City ZIP codes in their service area

83 Story City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 14% in Story County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

47 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Story City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Story City compared with Story County and Iowa

Census figure	Story City	Story County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	3.8%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,250	$69,964	—

Older residents in towns around Story City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ames, IA	11 mi	7,494	14%
Nevada, IA	13 mi	1,242	22%
Boone, IA	17 mi	2,272	22%
Huxley, IA	20 mi	525	20%
Webster City, IA	22 mi	1,463	27%
Madrid, IA	25 mi	566	29%

Home health agencies serving Story City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Urbandale, IA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 277-0977
Mary Greeley Home Health Services	Ames, IA	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 239-6730
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Des Moines, IA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 252-2847
Unitypoint At Home	Urbandale, IA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 557-3100
Wesley Life Home Health	Urbandale, IA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 978-2777
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services	Webster City, IA	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(515) 832-9565

Nursing homes near Story City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethany Life	Story City, IA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	126	(515) 733-4325
Accura Healthcare Of Ames, LLC	Ames, IA	9.2 mi	3 of 5	75	(515) 232-3426
Northridge Village	Ames, IA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	38	(515) 232-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Story City. 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 Story City

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 43% of the $3,521 monthly median income of Story City 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 Story City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Story City?

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 43% of the $3,521 monthly median income of Story City 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 Story City, IA