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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wabasha, MN: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Wabasha County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.4% in Wabasha County)

948

residents 65 or older (37% of Wabasha)

4

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

95 Wabasha residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 13% in Wabasha County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Wabasha ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wabasha compared with Wabasha County and Minnesota

Census figure	Wabasha	Wabasha County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	4.4%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	2.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	37%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,201	$57,153	—

Older residents in towns around Wabasha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake City, MN	13 mi	1,482	17%
Plainview, MN	16 mi	536	9.1%
Mondovi, WI	23 mi	634	23%
Goodview, MN	27 mi	781	16%
St. Charles, MN	28 mi	560	23%
Arcadia, WI	29 mi	378	20%

Home health agencies serving Wabasha

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	105 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care	Wabasha, MN	0.5 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 565-5577
Omega Home Healthcare, LLC	Red Wing, MN	28 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(651) 388-1010

Nursing homes near Wabasha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center	Wabasha, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(651) 565-4581
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	Lake City, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	90	(651) 345-1144
The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center	Plainview, MN	16 mi	5 of 5	42	(507) 534-3191

Straight-line miles from the center of Wabasha. 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 Wabasha

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 34% of the $4,767 monthly median income of Wabasha 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 Wabasha: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wabasha?

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 34% of the $4,767 monthly median income of Wabasha 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 Wabasha, MN