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West Wendover, Nevada

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in West Wendover, NV

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in West Wendover for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Wendover, NV: the local picture

35%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Elko County)
0.0%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Elko County)
351
residents 65 or older (7.8% of West Wendover)
2
Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Wendover ZIP codes in their service area

122 West Wendover residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 18% in Elko County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving West Wendover ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Wendover compared with Elko County and Nevada

Census figureWest WendoverElko CountyNevada
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking35%18%22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering0.0%6.8%8.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing0.0%7.1%7.2%
Residents 65 or older7.8%13%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone52%24%25%
Households with no vehicle23%5.6%7.0%

Home health agencies serving West Wendover

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Genesis Home Health ServicesElko, NV77 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(775) 753-7626
New Horizon Home Care, LLCElko, NV77 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(775) 753-7110

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

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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.

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Questions

Parkinson’s Care in West Wendover: common questions

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

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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