Parkinson's Care in Two Harbors, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Two Harbors, MN: the local picture

29%

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

5.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Lake County)

694

residents 65 or older (19% of Two Harbors)

7

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

179 Two Harbors residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 17% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.5%).

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

Two Harbors compared with Lake County and Minnesota

Census figure	Two Harbors	Lake County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.5%	5.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,207	$60,758	—

Older residents in towns around Two Harbors

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rice Lake, MN	23 mi	949	12%
Duluth, MN	28 mi	15,068	16%
Superior, WI	30 mi	4,778	26%
Hermantown, MN	31 mi	1,737	18%
Proctor, MN	33 mi	732	27%
Cloquet, MN	44 mi	2,175	19%

Home health agencies serving Two Harbors

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Duluth, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 677-2244
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore	Duluth, MN	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 625-7848
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	153 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Benedictine Health Center Duluth	Duluth, MN	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(218) 740-4290
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home - Home Care - Duluth	Duluth, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 249-6111
Regency Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Maple Grove, MN	157 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 488-4655

Nursing homes near Two Harbors

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Waterview Shores LLC	Two Harbors, MN	0.4 mi	1 of 5	44	(218) 834-8437
Ecumen Lakeshore	Duluth, MN	23 mi	5 of 5	60	(218) 625-7100
Aftenro Home	Duluth, MN	25 mi	1 of 5	54	(218) 728-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Two Harbors. 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 Two Harbors

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 42% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Two Harbors?

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 42% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors, MN