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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Arkansas City, KS: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Cowley County)

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Cowley County)

1,935

residents 65 or older (16% of Arkansas City)

6

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

468 Arkansas City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Cowley County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

141 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Arkansas City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Arkansas City compared with Cowley County and Kansas

Census figure	Arkansas City	Cowley County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	9.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,053	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Arkansas City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winfield, KS	12 mi	2,411	25%
Blackwell, OK	24 mi	1,304	21%
Ponca City, OK	24 mi	4,312	26%
Wellington, KS	25 mi	1,371	31%
Mulvane, KS	30 mi	1,452	33%
Tonkawa, OK	32 mi	567	34%

Home health agencies serving Arkansas City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	45 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health	Chanute, KS	96 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 432-0025

Nursing homes near Arkansas City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Arkansas City	Arkansas City, KS	0.6 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 442-9300
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor	Arkansas City, KS	0.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(620) 442-8700
Winfield Rest Haven Ii, LLC	Winfield, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	41	(620) 221-9290

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkansas City. 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 Arkansas City

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 34% of the $3,838 monthly median income of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Arkansas City?

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 34% of the $3,838 monthly median income of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City, KS