Parkinson's Care in Abilene, KS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Abilene, KS: the local picture

25%

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

3.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Dickinson County)

1,520

residents 65 or older (24% of Abilene)

9

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

348 Abilene residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 19% in Dickinson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

49 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.5%).

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

Abilene compared with Dickinson County and Kansas

Census figure	Abilene	Dickinson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.5%	4.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.5%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,165	$50,561	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Junction City, KS	21 mi	2,164	30%
Salina, KS	22 mi	8,567	19%
Fort Riley, KS	26 mi	0	—
Clay Center, KS	32 mi	989	24%
Lindsborg, KS	34 mi	775	12%
Manhattan, KS	38 mi	5,364	13%

Home health agencies serving Abilene

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	143 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, Inc	Salina, KS	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 823-2025

Nursing homes near Abilene

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Hospital Ltcu (Village Manor)	Abilene, KS	1.2 mi	4 of 5	75	(785) 263-1431
Enterprise Estates Nuring Center	Enterprise, KS	6.5 mi	2 of 5	40	(785) 263-8278
Chapman Valley Manor	Chapman, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	30	(785) 922-6525

Straight-line miles from the center of Abilene. 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 Abilene

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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 Abilene: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Abilene?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Abilene, KS