Parkinson's Care in Vermillion, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Vermillion, SD: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Clay County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.6% in Clay County)

1,136

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Vermillion)

2

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

143 Vermillion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 16% in Clay County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

61 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Vermillion ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Vermillion compared with Clay County and South Dakota

Census figure	Vermillion	Clay County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	4.6%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	3.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,750	$68,068	—

Older residents in towns around Vermillion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elk Point, SD	14 mi	450	35%
Yankton, SD	25 mi	3,426	21%
Hawarden, IA	27 mi	452	23%
North Sioux City, SD	28 mi	640	5.9%
Dakota Dunes, SD	30 mi	756	9.3%
Sioux City, IA	34 mi	12,804	19%

Home health agencies serving Vermillion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera @ Home	Yankton, SD	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 668-8327
Sanford Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 328-5900

Nursing homes near Vermillion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sanford Care Center Vermillion	Vermillion, SD	0.4 mi	2 of 5	66	(605) 677-3500
Wakonda Heritage Manor	Wakonda, SD	18 mi	5 of 5	38	(605) 267-2081
Akron Care Center, Inc	Akron, IA	19 mi	4 of 5	45	(712) 568-2422

Straight-line miles from the center of Vermillion. 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 Vermillion

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Vermillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Vermillion: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Vermillion?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Vermillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Vermillion, SD