Parkinson's Care in Tomah, WI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Tomah, WI: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Monroe County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Monroe County)

1,987

residents 65 or older (21% of Tomah)

7

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

643 Tomah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 20% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

277 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Tomah ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tomah compared with Monroe County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Tomah	Monroe County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	7.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,931	$49,811	—

Older residents in towns around Tomah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sparta, WI	16 mi	1,636	19%
New Lisbon, WI	19 mi	331	23%
Mauston, WI	25 mi	880	27%
Black River Falls, WI	27 mi	917	10%
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	16%
Viroqua, WI	35 mi	1,191	17%

Home health agencies serving Tomah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	79 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	131 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	59 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322
Almost Family	Eau Claire, WI	77 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(715) 831-0631

Nursing homes near Tomah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tomah Nursing And Rehab	Tomah, WI	1.3 mi	2 of 5	74	(608) 372-3241
Rolling Hills Rehab Ctr	Sparta, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 269-8800
Morrow Memorial Home	Sparta, WI	16 mi	5 of 5	78	(608) 269-3168

Straight-line miles from the center of Tomah. 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 Tomah

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,578 monthly median income of Tomah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Tomah: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tomah?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,578 monthly median income of Tomah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Tomah, WI