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

Local figures

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

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Bates County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Bates County)

935

residents 65 or older (20% of Butler)

6

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

304 Butler residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 27% in Bates County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

92 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Butler compared with Bates County and Missouri

Census figure	Butler	Bates County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	27%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	8.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,895	$45,694	—

Older residents in towns around Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrisonville, MO	27 mi	1,640	29%
Nevada, MO	29 mi	1,455	29%
Louisburg, KS	31 mi	1,100	8.9%
Clinton, MO	32 mi	2,188	26%
El Dorado Springs, MO	32 mi	835	20%
Peculiar, MO	33 mi	831	18%

Home health agencies serving Butler

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Independence, MO	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 350-2600
Carter Healthcare	Overland Park, KS	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 901-0440
Visiting Nurse Association	Kansas City, MO	51 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 531-1200
At Home Independence Quality Home Care, LLC	Nevada, MO	29 mi	not rated	—	(417) 448-8960

Nursing homes near Butler

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Butler Rehab And Healthcare Center	Butler, MO	0.5 mi	1 of 5	98	(660) 679-6158
Medicalodges Butler	Butler, MO	0.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(660) 679-3179
Baptist Homes Of Adrian	Adrian, MO	9.4 mi	4 of 5	38	(816) 297-8901

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler. 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 Butler

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 50% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Butler?

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 50% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler, MO