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

Local figures

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

13%

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

7.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Lincoln County)

659

residents 65 or older (19% of Tomahawk)

4

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

73 Tomahawk residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Lincoln County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Tomahawk ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tomahawk compared with Lincoln County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Tomahawk	Lincoln County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.2%	6.1%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.4%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,740	$51,661	—

Older residents in towns around Tomahawk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rhinelander, WI	17 mi	1,427	24%
Merrill, WI	21 mi	2,041	24%
Maine, WI	29 mi	519	12%
Antigo, WI	36 mi	2,110	21%
Wausau, WI	36 mi	7,741	24%
Medford, WI	39 mi	1,084	22%

Home health agencies serving Tomahawk

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Rhinelander, WI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7210
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	232 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660
North Shore At Home	Milwaukee, WI	191 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(847) 360-7660

Nursing homes near Tomahawk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverview Health Services	Tomahawk, WI	0.7 mi	3 of 5	50	(715) 453-2511
Tomahawk Health Services	Tomahawk, WI	1.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 453-2164
Friendly Village Nursing And Rehab Center	Rhinelander, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	100	(715) 365-6832

Straight-line miles from the center of Tomahawk. 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 Tomahawk

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 34% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tomahawk?

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 34% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk, WI