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

Local figures

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

41%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38% in Pemiscot County)

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (15% in Pemiscot County)

894

residents 65 or older (17% of Caruthersville)

5

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

348 Caruthersville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 38% in Pemiscot County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

70 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

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

Caruthersville compared with Pemiscot County and Missouri

Census figure	Caruthersville	Pemiscot County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	38%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	15%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	13%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	11%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,614	$29,677	—

Older residents in towns around Caruthersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tiptonville, TN	17 mi	390	29%
Portageville, MO	17 mi	387	38%
Dyersburg, TN	19 mi	3,071	28%
Kennett, MO	22 mi	2,130	32%
Blytheville, AR	22 mi	2,302	32%
Newbern, TN	23 mi	463	60%

Home health agencies serving Caruthersville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882
Sovereign Home Health Care	Sikeston, MO	49 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 621-3126

Nursing homes near Caruthersville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southgate Living Center	Caruthersville, MO	1.0 mi	4 of 5	94	(573) 333-5150
River Oaks Care Center	Steele, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 695-2121
Signature Healthcare Of Ridgely Rehab&Wellness Ctr	Ridgely, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	100	(731) 264-5555

Straight-line miles from the center of Caruthersville. 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 Caruthersville

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 67% of the $2,051 monthly median income of Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Caruthersville?

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 67% of the $2,051 monthly median income of Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville, MO