Parkinson's Care in Sturgis, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sturgis, MI: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in St. Joseph County)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in St. Joseph County)

1,386

residents 65 or older (13% of Sturgis)

10

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

494 Sturgis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 23% in St. Joseph County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

262 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (20%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Sturgis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sturgis compared with St. Joseph County and Michigan

Census figure	Sturgis	St. Joseph County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	20%	11%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,146	$46,850	—

Older residents in towns around Sturgis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lagrange, IN	10 mi	488	23%
Three Rivers, MI	15 mi	1,178	35%
Middlebury, IN	17 mi	507	21%
Vicksburg, MI	23 mi	345	17%
Angola, IN	24 mi	1,506	15%
Coldwater, MI	24 mi	2,456	24%

Home health agencies serving Sturgis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Portage, MI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 381-5620
Seasons Home Health Care	Portage, MI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(269) 684-0004
Elara Caring	Niles, MI	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 663-2201
Compassus Home Health	Portage, MI	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 459-3700
Bronson At Home Healthcare Services	Battle Creek, MI	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(844) 241-4663
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	78 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900

Nursing homes near Sturgis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Froh Community Home	Sturgis, MI	1.1 mi	4 of 5	65	(269) 651-7841
Life Care Center Of Lagrange	Lagrange, IN	10 mi	5 of 5	87	(260) 463-7445
Fairview Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	Centreville, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	64	(269) 467-9575

Straight-line miles from the center of Sturgis. 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 Sturgis

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Sturgis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Sturgis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sturgis?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Sturgis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Sturgis, MI