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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Vernon County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.5% in Vernon County)

1,191

residents 65 or older (27% of Viroqua)

2

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

186 Viroqua residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 14% in Vernon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

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

Viroqua compared with Vernon County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Viroqua	Vernon County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	3.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	5.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	27%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,485	$51,250	—

Older residents in towns around Viroqua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Crosse, WI	25 mi	8,794	21%
West Salem, WI	25 mi	975	16%
Sparta, WI	26 mi	1,636	19%
Onalaska, WI	28 mi	3,955	22%
French Island, WI	28 mi	898	12%
La Crescent, MN	28 mi	1,204	11%

Home health agencies serving Viroqua

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	La Crosse, WI	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 406-3140
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	137 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Nursing homes near Viroqua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vernon Manor	Viroqua, WI	1.0 mi	4 of 5	80	(608) 637-5400
Norseland Nursing Home	Westby, WI	7.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 634-3747
Soldiers Grove Health Services	Soldiers Grove, WI	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 624-5244

Straight-line miles from the center of Viroqua. 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 Viroqua

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 31% of the $4,957 monthly median income of Viroqua 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 Viroqua: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Viroqua?

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 31% of the $4,957 monthly median income of Viroqua 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 Viroqua, WI