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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Carl Junction, MO: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Jasper County)

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Jasper County)

1,201

residents 65 or older (14% of Carl Junction)

6

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

335 Carl Junction residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 25% in Jasper County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

114 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

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

Carl Junction compared with Jasper County and Missouri

Census figure	Carl Junction	Jasper County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	7.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,699	$44,883	—

Older residents in towns around Carl Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Webb City, MO	4.4 mi	1,788	25%
Oronogo, MO	4.7 mi	272	37%
Joplin, MO	6.6 mi	10,195	25%
Galena, KS	8.0 mi	480	26%
Carthage, MO	12 mi	2,055	36%
Baxter Springs, KS	15 mi	636	26%

Home health agencies serving Carl Junction

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	71 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Angels Care Home Health	Joplin, MO	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(417) 726-4666
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Nursing homes near Carl Junction

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Senior Living Webb City	Webb City, MO	4.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(417) 673-1933
Joplin Gardens	Joplin, MO	7.3 mi	1 of 5	92	(417) 572-0041
Aspire Senior Living Joplin	Joplin, MO	7.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(417) 623-5264

Straight-line miles from the center of Carl Junction. 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 Carl Junction

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 33% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Carl Junction 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 Carl Junction: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carl Junction?

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 33% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Carl Junction 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 Carl Junction, MO