Parkinson's Care in Tea, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Tea, SD: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Lincoln County)

5.4%

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

371

residents 65 or older (5.5% of Tea)

3

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

82 Tea residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 18% in Lincoln County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

20 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

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

Tea compared with Lincoln County and South Dakota

Census figure	Tea	Lincoln County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	3.8%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	5.5%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	2.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,681	$71,722	—

Older residents in towns around Tea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrisburg, SD	5.8 mi	312	51%
Sioux Falls, SD	7.5 mi	28,329	18%
Hartford, SD	13 mi	614	20%
Brandon, SD	15 mi	1,627	18%
Canton, SD	16 mi	786	11%
Dell Rapids, SD	26 mi	703	19%

Home health agencies serving Tea

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera @ Home	Sioux Falls, SD	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 322-4663
Sanford Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 328-5900
Aveanna Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 335-3373

Nursing homes near Tea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village	Sioux Falls, SD	4.1 mi	2 of 5	177	(605) 361-3311
Avantara Norton	Sioux Falls, SD	5.9 mi	not rated	110	(605) 338-9891
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor	Sioux Falls, SD	5.9 mi	2 of 5	92	(605) 336-1997

Straight-line miles from the center of Tea. 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 Tea

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,140 monthly median income of Tea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Tea: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tea?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,140 monthly median income of Tea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Tea, SD