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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Livingston County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Livingston County)

1,633

residents 65 or older (18% of Chillicothe)

3

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

390 Chillicothe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Livingston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

194 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Chillicothe ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chillicothe compared with Livingston County and Missouri

Census figure	Chillicothe	Livingston County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	7.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.9%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,359	$51,384	—

Older residents in towns around Chillicothe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Trenton, MO	20 mi	1,337	25%
Brookfield, MO	25 mi	998	17%
Carrollton, MO	30 mi	684	21%
Cameron, MO	36 mi	1,420	20%
Bethany, MO	41 mi	804	25%
Richmond, MO	42 mi	1,256	30%

Home health agencies serving Chillicothe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	89 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Serve Link Home Care, Inc	Trenton, MO	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 359-4218

Nursing homes near Chillicothe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand River Health Care	Chillicothe, MO	0.7 mi	1 of 5	60	(660) 646-0353
Morningside Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(660) 646-0170
Livingston Manor Care Center	Chillicothe, MO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(660) 646-5177

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chillicothe?

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 39% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe, MO