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

Local figures

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

14%

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

4.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Jefferson County)

4,469

residents 65 or older (20% of Watertown)

11

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

588 Watertown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 15% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

205 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.7%).

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

Watertown compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Watertown	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	4.6%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	4.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,318	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Watertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ixonia, WI	7.6 mi	510	0.0%
Johnson Creek, WI	7.9 mi	364	33%
Lake Mills, WI	12 mi	1,189	12%
Waterloo, WI	13 mi	598	31%
Oconomowoc, WI	13 mi	3,803	18%
Jefferson, WI	13 mi	1,261	22%

Home health agencies serving Watertown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Alpine Care Home Health	Brookfield, WI	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 255-0340
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268

Nursing homes near Watertown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquardt Memorial Manor	Watertown, WI	1.4 mi	2 of 5	140	(920) 261-0400
Watertown Health Care Center	Watertown, WI	1.7 mi	1 of 5	112	(920) 261-9220
Lake Mills Health Services	Lake Mills, WI	11 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 648-8344

Straight-line miles from the center of Watertown. 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 Watertown

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 36% of the $4,193 monthly median income of Watertown 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 Watertown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Watertown?

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 36% of the $4,193 monthly median income of Watertown 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 Watertown, WI