In-Home Parkinson's Care in Thief River Falls, MN

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Thief River Falls, MN: the local picture

18%

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

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Pennington County)

1,733

residents 65 or older (20% of Thief River Falls)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Thief River Falls ZIP codes in their service area

298 Thief River Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Pennington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

134 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

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

Thief River Falls compared with Pennington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Thief River Falls	Pennington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.2%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	2.4%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,917	$50,668	—

Older residents in towns around Thief River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crookston, MN	31 mi	1,519	20%
East Grand Forks, MN	41 mi	1,137	25%
Grand Forks, ND	44 mi	8,315	18%
Roseau, MN	54 mi	570	9.3%
Grafton, ND	60 mi	930	21%

Home health agencies serving Thief River Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverview Home Care	Crookston, MN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 281-9478
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care	Thief River Falls, MN	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 681-0876

Nursing homes near Thief River Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thief River Care Center	Thief River Falls, MN	0.5 mi	2 of 5	70	(218) 683-8100
Oakland Park Communities, Inc.	Thief River Falls, MN	0.7 mi	1 of 5	35	(218) 681-1675

Straight-line miles from the center of Thief River Falls. 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 Thief River Falls

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 45% of the $3,576 monthly median income of Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Thief River Falls?

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 45% of the $3,576 monthly median income of Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls, MN