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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Waite Park, MN: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Stearns County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Stearns County)

1,523

residents 65 or older (18% of Waite Park)

11

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

498 Waite Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 17% in Stearns County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

197 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Waite Park compared with Stearns County and Minnesota

Census figure	Waite Park	Stearns County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	5.7%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	6.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,116	$52,464	—

Older residents in towns around Waite Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Cloud, MN	3.5 mi	9,413	18%
St. Joseph, MN	4.2 mi	787	9.7%
St. Augusta, MN	5.4 mi	418	15%
Sauk Rapids, MN	6.7 mi	1,713	30%
Sartell, MN	6.9 mi	2,993	28%
Cold Spring, MN	10.0 mi	847	20%

Home health agencies serving Waite Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Centracare Home Health	Waite Park, MN	2.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-9375
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Vitality At Home	Inver Grove Heights, MN	76 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-8052
Spot Rehabilitation Inc	Saint Cloud, MN	3.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-4151
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005

Nursing homes near Waite Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Park Health Care Center	Waite Park, MN	2.7 mi	2 of 5	40	(320) 252-9595
St Benedicts Care Center	Saint Cloud, MN	5.9 mi	3 of 5	75	(320) 252-0010
Edenbrook Of St Cloud	Saint Cloud, MN	5.9 mi	3 of 5	77	(320) 251-9120

Straight-line miles from the center of Waite Park. 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 Waite Park

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 49% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Waite Park 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 Waite Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waite Park?

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 49% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Waite Park 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 Waite Park, MN