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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Baxter Springs, KS: the local picture

26%

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

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Cherokee County)

636

residents 65 or older (16% of Baxter Springs)

5

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

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

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Baxter Springs ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Baxter Springs compared with Cherokee County and Kansas

Census figure	Baxter Springs	Cherokee County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	9.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	4.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,242	$41,494	—

Older residents in towns around Baxter Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Galena, KS	6.7 mi	480	26%
Miami, OK	12 mi	1,945	27%
Columbus, KS	12 mi	596	33%
Joplin, MO	13 mi	10,195	25%
Carl Junction, MO	15 mi	1,201	28%
Webb City, MO	17 mi	1,788	25%

Home health agencies serving Baxter Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Pittsburg, KS	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 231-3088
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	139 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	68 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Angels Care Home Health	Chanute, KS	60 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 432-0025

Nursing homes near Baxter Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Quaker Hill Manor	Baxter Springs, KS	2.9 mi	4 of 5	53	(620) 848-3797
Higher Call Nursing Center	Quapaw, OK	5.3 mi	1 of 5	86	(918) 674-2233
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center	Galena, KS	7.0 mi	2 of 5	45	(620) 783-1383

Straight-line miles from the center of Baxter Springs. 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 Baxter Springs

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 64% of the $2,020 monthly median income of Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Baxter Springs?

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 64% of the $2,020 monthly median income of Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs, KS