Parkinson's Care in Worthington, MN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Worthington, MN: the local picture

21%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Nobles County)

2,256

residents 65 or older (16% of Worthington)

3

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

435 Worthington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Nobles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Worthington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Worthington compared with Nobles County and Minnesota

Census figure	Worthington	Nobles County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.0%	6.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	6.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,611	$55,273	—

Older residents in towns around Worthington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sibley, IA	17 mi	567	19%
Spirit Lake, IA	28 mi	1,217	14%
Windom, MN	29 mi	1,101	11%
Milford, IA	30 mi	802	14%
Jackson, MN	31 mi	714	18%
Luverne, MN	31 mi	1,145	11%

Home health agencies serving Worthington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN	Windom, MN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	158 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Nursing homes near Worthington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Shores Of Worthington	Worthington, MN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	69	(507) 376-3175
Osceola Senior Living	Sibley, IA	17 mi	5 of 5	46	(712) 754-2568
Maple Lawn Senior Care	Fulda, MN	17 mi	3 of 5	46	(507) 425-2571

Straight-line miles from the center of Worthington. 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 Worthington

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.

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 Worthington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Worthington?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Worthington, MN