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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Milwaukee County)

5.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Milwaukee County)

8,626

residents 65 or older (18% of Wauwatosa)

26

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

1,456 Wauwatosa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Milwaukee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

418 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.0%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Wauwatosa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wauwatosa compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wauwatosa	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.0%	7.2%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.8%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,334	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Wauwatosa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elm Grove, WI	2.8 mi	1,481	19%
Milwaukee, WI	3.5 mi	67,890	24%
West Allis, WI	3.9 mi	10,331	21%
Brookfield, WI	4.2 mi	9,667	15%
West Milwaukee, WI	4.8 mi	538	24%
Glendale, WI	7.0 mi	3,793	15%

Home health agencies serving Wauwatosa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	12 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	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100

Nursing homes near Wauwatosa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Home	Wauwatosa, WI	1.5 mi	4 of 5	160	(414) 258-6170
St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus	Milwaukee, WI	1.6 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 463-7570
St Camillus Health Center	Wauwatosa, WI	1.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 258-1814

Straight-line miles from the center of Wauwatosa. 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 Wauwatosa

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 29% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wauwatosa?

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 29% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa, WI