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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: the local picture

26%

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

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Wood County)

3,675

residents 65 or older (20% of Wisconsin Rapids)

9

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

916 Wisconsin Rapids residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 18% in Wood County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

345 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Wisconsin Rapids ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wisconsin Rapids compared with Wood County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Rapids	Wood County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	7.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.2%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,026	$48,632	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Wazeecha, WI	4.1 mi	814	5.5%
Plover, WI	15 mi	2,051	19%
Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	3,474	18%
Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4,324	17%
Mosinee, WI	28 mi	689	16%
Kronenwetter, WI	32 mi	1,040	15%

Home health agencies serving Wisconsin Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	169 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322

Nursing homes near Wisconsin Rapids

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	114	(715) 421-3140
Edenbrook Of Wisconsin Rapids	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	1.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(715) 424-1600
Edgewater Haven Nursing Home	Port Edwards, WI	3.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 885-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Wisconsin Rapids. 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 Wisconsin Rapids

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 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wisconsin Rapids?

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 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI