Parkinson's Care in Yankton, SD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Yankton, SD: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Yankton County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.0% in Yankton County)

3,426

residents 65 or older (22% of Yankton)

4

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

681 Yankton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Yankton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

115 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Yankton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Yankton compared with Yankton County and South Dakota

Census figure	Yankton	Yankton County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	5.0%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	7.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,400	$58,149	—

Older residents in towns around Yankton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vermillion, SD	25 mi	1,136	14%
Elk Point, SD	39 mi	450	35%
Hawarden, IA	47 mi	452	23%
Tea, SD	48 mi	371	22%
Wayne, NE	49 mi	734	32%
Canton, SD	50 mi	786	11%

Home health agencies serving Yankton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera @ Home	Yankton, SD	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 668-8327
State Home Care Services, Inc	Rapid City, SD	304 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 718-5004
Sanford Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 328-5900
Avera @ Home	Mitchell, SD	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 995-2268

Nursing homes near Yankton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
SD Human Services Center - Geriatric Program	Yankton, SD	1.7 mi	5 of 5	69	(605) 668-3100
Avera Sister James Care Center	Yankton, SD	1.9 mi	5 of 5	194	(605) 668-8900
Wakonda Heritage Manor	Wakonda, SD	17 mi	5 of 5	38	(605) 267-2081

Straight-line miles from the center of Yankton. 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 Yankton

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,617 monthly median income of Yankton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Yankton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Yankton?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,617 monthly median income of Yankton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Yankton, SD