Parkinson's Care in Wheatland, WY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wheatland, WY: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Platte County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Platte County)

675

residents 65 or older (19% of Wheatland)

1

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

99 Wheatland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Platte County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

67 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Wheatland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wheatland compared with Platte County and Wyoming

Census figure	Wheatland	Platte County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	4.3%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	27%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	1.9%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,417	$47,377	—

Older residents in towns around Wheatland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Torrington, WY	40 mi	1,395	27%
Douglas, WY	53 mi	946	40%
Ranchettes, WY	58 mi	1,653	10%
Laramie, WY	61 mi	3,543	18%
Warren AFB, WY	63 mi	0	—
Cheyenne, WY	64 mi	11,886	24%

Home health agencies serving Wheatland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Cheyenne, WY	61 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(360) 892-6628

Nursing homes near Wheatland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Platte County Legacy Home	Wheatland, WY	0.5 mi	3 of 5	50	(307) 322-7351

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheatland. 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 Wheatland

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,535 monthly median income of Wheatland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Wheatland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wheatland?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,535 monthly median income of Wheatland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Wheatland, WY