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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Whitewater, WI: the local picture

28%

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

9.9%

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

1,592

residents 65 or older (10% of Whitewater)

11

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

413 Whitewater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 16% in Walworth County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

148 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.9%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Whitewater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Whitewater compared with Walworth County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Whitewater	Walworth County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.9%	5.4%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	10%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,807	$62,405	—

Older residents in towns around Whitewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Atkinson, WI	8.2 mi	2,316	15%
Milton, WI	11 mi	935	16%
Jefferson, WI	12 mi	1,261	22%
Elkhorn, WI	15 mi	1,596	31%
Delavan, WI	15 mi	1,656	21%
Johnson Creek, WI	17 mi	364	33%

Home health agencies serving Whitewater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	73 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Alpine Care Home Health	Brookfield, WI	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 255-0340

Nursing homes near Whitewater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rock River Nursing & Rehab	Fort Atkinson, WI	8.2 mi	1 of 5	87	(920) 563-5533
Alden Estates Of Countryside, Inc	Jefferson, WI	12 mi	1 of 5	120	(920) 674-3170
Holton Manor	Elkhorn, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	60	(262) 723-4963

Straight-line miles from the center of Whitewater. 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 Whitewater

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 29% of the $5,234 monthly median income of Whitewater 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 Whitewater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Whitewater?

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 29% of the $5,234 monthly median income of Whitewater 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 Whitewater, WI