Parkinson's Care in Valley, NE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Valley, NE: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Douglas County)

2.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Douglas County)

702

residents 65 or older (22% of Valley)

15

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

203 Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 18% in Douglas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

17 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.6%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Valley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Valley compared with Douglas County and Nebraska

Census figure	Valley	Douglas County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.6%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,063	$59,518	—

Older residents in towns around Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fremont, NE	11 mi	4,920	21%
Wahoo, NE	15 mi	896	16%
Chalco, NE	15 mi	1,085	23%
Gretna, NE	16 mi	972	32%
Omaha, NE	16 mi	70,865	18%
La Vista, NE	18 mi	1,995	22%

Home health agencies serving Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 898-8000
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Home Nursing With Heart	Omaha, NE	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 614-4622
Good Samaritan Society - Omaha Metro Home Care	Omaha, NE	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(402) 399-1700

Nursing homes near Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC	Valley, NE	0.9 mi	3 of 5	66	(402) 359-2533
Life Care Center Of Elkhorn	Elkhorn, NE	7.1 mi	1 of 5	135	(402) 289-2572
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center	Elkhorn, NE	8.1 mi	5 of 5	140	(402) 289-2696

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley. 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 Valley

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,089 monthly median income of Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Valley?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,089 monthly median income of Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Valley, NE