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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Dodge County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Dodge County)

1,585

residents 65 or older (14% of Waupun)

6

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

390 Waupun residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 18% in Dodge County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

158 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Waupun ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waupun compared with Dodge County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Waupun	Dodge County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	5.1%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,694	$52,843	—

Older residents in towns around Waupun

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beaver Dam, WI	12 mi	3,018	23%
Mayville, WI	13 mi	1,090	15%
Horicon, WI	14 mi	673	27%
Lomira, WI	15 mi	446	26%
Ripon, WI	15 mi	1,814	26%
Juneau, WI	16 mi	464	15%

Home health agencies serving Waupun

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Hillside Home Care	Beaver Dam, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 887-4050
Ssm Health At Home Home Health - Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	11 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 923-7950
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	49 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Almost Family	Green Bay, WI	69 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(920) 498-0606

Nursing homes near Waupun

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Christian Home LLC	Waupun, WI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 324-9051
Avina Of Mayville	Mayville, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	80	(920) 387-0354
Hillside Manor	Beaver Dam, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	115	(920) 887-5901

Straight-line miles from the center of Waupun. 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 Waupun

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 39% of the $3,891 monthly median income of Waupun 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 Waupun: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waupun?

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 39% of the $3,891 monthly median income of Waupun 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 Waupun, WI