In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Traverse City, MI
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Parkinson’s Care in Traverse City, MI: the local picture
481 Traverse City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 15% in Grand Traverse County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
231 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Traverse City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Traverse City compared with Grand Traverse County and Michigan
| Census figure | Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 13% | 15% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.5% | 8.4% | 7.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9% | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 29% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,380 | $61,808 | — |
Older residents in towns around Traverse City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska, MI | 21 mi | 544 | 42% |
| Cadillac, MI | 36 mi | 2,207 | 27% |
| Boyne City, MI | 43 mi | 943 | 19% |
| Gaylord, MI | 49 mi | 907 | 23% |
| Manistee, MI | 50 mi | 1,574 | 14% |
| Petoskey, MI | 51 mi | 1,361 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Traverse City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohioans Home Healthcare | Monroe, MI | 224 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 843-4422 |
| Munson Home Care | Traverse City, MI | 1.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 252-2065 |
| Great Lakes Home Healthcare Specialists LLC | Traverse City, MI | 1.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (231) 421-5036 |
| Residential Home Health And Hospice | Saginaw, MI | 121 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (810) 245-3300 |
| Residential Home Health And Hospice | Lapeer, MI | 163 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (810) 245-3300 |
| Residential Home Health | Troy, MI | 192 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 902-4000 |
Nursing homes near Traverse City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medilodge Of Gtc | Traverse City, MI | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 125 | (231) 947-0506 |
| Grand Traverse Pavilions | Traverse City, MI | 1.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 240 | (231) 932-3000 |
| The Villa At Traverse Point | Traverse City, MI | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 96 | (231) 941-1200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Traverse City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Traverse City
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 26% of the $5,532 monthly median income of Traverse City 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Traverse City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Traverse City?
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 26% of the $5,532 monthly median income of Traverse City 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Gaylord, MI
- Parkinson’s Care in Manistee, MI
- Parkinson’s Care in Petoskey, MI
- Parkinson’s Care in Houghton Lake, MI
- Parkinson’s Care in Reed City, MI
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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.
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