Parkinson's Care in Waverly, IA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Waverly, IA: the local picture

18%

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

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.3% in Bremer County)

1,954

residents 65 or older (19% of Waverly)

3

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

335 Waverly residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Bremer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

99 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Waverly ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waverly compared with Bremer County and Iowa

Census figure	Waverly	Bremer County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	4.3%	5.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	2.7%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,563	$66,340	—

Older residents in towns around Waverly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cedar Falls, IA	14 mi	6,557	15%
Waterloo, IA	17 mi	11,387	21%
Hudson, IA	20 mi	467	14%
Evansdale, IA	20 mi	998	9.2%
New Hampton, IA	24 mi	695	18%
Charles City, IA	26 mi	1,702	25%

Home health agencies serving Waverly

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Comfort Care Medicare Inc	Cedar Rapids, IA	64 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 294-3527

Nursing homes near Waverly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodland Terrace	Waverly, IA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(319) 352-4540
Shell Rock Senior Living	Shell Rock, IA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	41	(319) 885-4341
Denver Sunset Home	Denver, IA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	31	(319) 984-5372

Straight-line miles from the center of Waverly. 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 Waverly

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,547 monthly median income of Waverly households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Waverly: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waverly?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,547 monthly median income of Waverly households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Waverly, IA