In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Windsor Heights, IA
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Parkinson’s Care in Windsor Heights, IA: the local picture
176 Windsor Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
48 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.9%).
Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Windsor Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Windsor Heights compared with Polk County and Iowa
| Census figure | Windsor Heights | Polk County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.9% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 14% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 32% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,120 | $59,099 | — |
Older residents in towns around Windsor Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale, IA | 4.1 mi | 6,881 | 11% |
| Clive, IA | 4.4 mi | 3,026 | 14% |
| West Des Moines, IA | 5.2 mi | 10,723 | 16% |
| Des Moines, IA | 5.7 mi | 27,045 | 23% |
| Johnston, IA | 6.1 mi | 3,741 | 11% |
| Grimes, IA | 6.8 mi | 1,199 | 19% |
Home health agencies serving Windsor Heights
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Urbandale, IA | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (515) 277-0977 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | West Des Moines, IA | 5.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (515) 497-7700 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Home Care | Des Moines, IA | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 643-8383 |
| Unitypoint At Home | Urbandale, IA | 1.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 557-3100 |
| Wesley Life Home Health | Urbandale, IA | 1.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 978-2777 |
| Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | 2.5 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 252-2847 |
Nursing homes near Windsor Heights
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Care Center | West Des Moines, IA | 1.1 mi | not rated | 140 | (515) 223-1223 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale, IA | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 35 | (515) 276-4969 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | Des Moines, IA | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 46 | (515) 255-5433 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Windsor Heights. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Windsor Heights
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,177 monthly median income of Windsor Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Windsor Heights: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Windsor Heights?
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,177 monthly median income of Windsor Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Grimes, IA
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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.
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