In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Cape Girardeau, MO
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Parkinson’s Care in Cape Girardeau, MO: the local picture
1,797 Cape Girardeau residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Cape Girardeau County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
733 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Cape Girardeau ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Cape Girardeau compared with Cape Girardeau County and Missouri
| Census figure | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 25% | 21% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 10% | 8.2% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 32% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,405 | $49,089 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cape Girardeau
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City, MO | 6.0 mi | 562 | 19% |
| Jackson, MO | 7.2 mi | 2,688 | 20% |
| Chaffee, MO | 11 mi | 540 | 41% |
| Anna, IL | 20 mi | 999 | 36% |
| Sikeston, MO | 29 mi | 3,549 | 27% |
| Charleston, MO | 30 mi | 656 | 32% |
Home health agencies serving Cape Girardeau
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Dexter, MO | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 243-0042 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Poplar Bluff, MO | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 727-9687 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 128 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Adoration Home Health | Sikeston, MO | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 472-2234 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc | Kennett, MO | 79 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 888-5892 |
| Comfort Care Home Health Agency, Inc | Doniphan, MO | 83 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 996-3524 |
Nursing homes near Cape Girardeau
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO | 0.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 75 | (573) 335-1281 |
| Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau, MO | 0.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (573) 335-2086 |
| Lutheran Home, The | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 274 | (573) 335-0158 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cape Girardeau. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Cape Girardeau
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 35% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Cape Girardeau 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Cape Girardeau: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cape Girardeau?
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 35% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Cape Girardeau 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Charleston, MO
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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.
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