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

Local figures

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

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Douglas County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Douglas County)

621

residents 65 or older (20% of Ava)

10

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

220 Ava residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 22% in Douglas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

121 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Ava ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ava compared with Douglas County and Missouri

Census figure	Ava	Douglas County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	8.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,614	$37,829	—

Older residents in towns around Ava

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rogersville, MO	25 mi	283	59%
Mountain Grove, MO	25 mi	1,069	30%
Marshfield, MO	30 mi	1,492	18%
Forsyth, MO	31 mi	1,007	18%
Ozark, MO	31 mi	3,268	18%
Strafford, MO	33 mi	281	21%

Home health agencies serving Ava

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Branson, MO	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 320-1237
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663

Nursing homes near Ava

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center	Ava, MO	1.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(417) 683-4129
Rocky Ridge Manor	Mansfield, MO	14 mi	1 of 5	65	(417) 924-8116
Glenwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Seymour, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	60	(417) 935-2992

Straight-line miles from the center of Ava. 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 Ava

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 60% of the $2,301 monthly median income of Ava 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 Ava: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ava?

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 60% of the $2,301 monthly median income of Ava 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 Ava, MO