Parkinson's Care in Affton, MO: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Affton, MO: the local picture

21%

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

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in St. Louis County)

3,716

residents 65 or older (20% of Affton)

33

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

772 Affton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in St. Louis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 33 home health agencies serving Affton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Affton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Affton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	6.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,740	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Affton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Green Park, MO	1.9 mi	595	16%
Lemay, MO	2.5 mi	2,439	24%
Shrewsbury, MO	2.5 mi	1,761	14%
Crestwood, MO	2.8 mi	2,531	9.7%
Webster Groves, MO	3.0 mi	4,585	14%
Concord, MO	3.0 mi	4,406	17%

Home health agencies serving Affton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 525-1045
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Healthy Family Home Care, LLC	Ellisville, MO	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 594-2332
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931

Nursing homes near Affton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sherbrooke Village	Saint Louis, MO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	149	(314) 544-1111
Bluebird Wellness And Rehabilitation	Saint Louis, MO	1.8 mi	1 of 5	188	(314) 845-0900
Mary, Queen And Mother Center	Shrewsbury, MO	1.9 mi	2 of 5	217	(314) 961-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Affton. 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 Affton

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Affton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid 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 Affton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Affton?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Affton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Affton, MO