Parkinson's Care in West Monroe, MI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Monroe, MI: the local picture

21%

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

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Monroe County)

473

residents 65 or older (17% of West Monroe)

52

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

98 West Monroe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

27 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 52 home health agencies serving West Monroe ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Monroe compared with Monroe County and Michigan

Census figure	West Monroe	Monroe County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	5.2%	7.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,266	$56,044	—

Older residents in towns around West Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Monroe, MI	1.6 mi	1,480	20%
Monroe, MI	2.4 mi	3,203	19%
Detroit Beach, MI	5.4 mi	452	19%
Carleton, MI	10 mi	432	10%
Temperance, MI	12 mi	2,010	21%
Dundee, MI	13 mi	713	14%

Home health agencies serving West Monroe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Assured Care Home Health Services, Inc	Southfield, MI	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 262-2200
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720

Nursing homes near West Monroe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellspring Lutheran Nursing And Rehab Services	Monroe, MI	1.4 mi	4 of 5	122	(734) 241-9533
Medilodge Of Monroe	Monroe, MI	1.4 mi	5 of 5	103	(734) 242-6282
Ihm Senior Living Community	Monroe, MI	1.5 mi	5 of 5	58	(734) 241-3660

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

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,689 monthly median income of West Monroe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 West Monroe: common questions

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

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,689 monthly median income of West Monroe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Monroe, MI