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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Bend, WI: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Washington County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Washington County)

6,195

residents 65 or older (19% of West Bend)

15

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

1,454 West Bend residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 16% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

377 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving West Bend ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Bend compared with Washington County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Bend	Washington County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	5.4%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,951	$62,242	—

Older residents in towns around West Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jackson, WI	6.8 mi	1,376	22%
Kewaskum, WI	7.4 mi	894	11%
Slinger, WI	7.4 mi	1,080	19%
Hartford, WI	12 mi	2,672	18%
Saukville, WI	12 mi	629	28%
Richfield, WI	13 mi	2,444	4.3%

Home health agencies serving West Bend

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100

Nursing homes near West Bend

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Lake Health And Rehab Center	West Bend, WI	2.0 mi	5 of 5	75	(262) 306-2100
Samaritan Nursing And Rehab	West Bend, WI	6.8 mi	1 of 5	131	(262) 335-4500
Pavilion At Glacier Valley	Slinger, WI	7.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(262) 297-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of West Bend. 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 West Bend

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 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 West Bend: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Bend?

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 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 West Bend, WI