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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Carver County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Carver County)

2,005

residents 65 or older (15% of Waconia)

11

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

412 Waconia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 15% in Carver County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

164 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Waconia ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waconia compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Waconia	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	4.7%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,505	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Waconia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mayer, MN	6.1 mi	182	3.3%
Victoria, MN	6.6 mi	1,636	5.9%
Minnetrista, MN	7.7 mi	1,142	2.6%
Norwood Young America, MN	7.9 mi	685	26%
Watertown, MN	8.6 mi	541	26%
Mound, MN	9.0 mi	1,850	15%

Home health agencies serving Waconia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030

Nursing homes near Waconia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	0.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111
Auburn Home In Waconia	Waconia, MN	0.3 mi	2 of 5	37	(952) 442-2546
Lake Minnetonka Shores	Spring Park, MN	9.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(952) 471-4001

Straight-line miles from the center of Waconia. 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 Waconia

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 44% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Waconia 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 Waconia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waconia?

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 44% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Waconia 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 Waconia, MN