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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in St. Francois County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in St. Francois County)

968

residents 65 or older (20% of Desloge)

9

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

158 Desloge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 26% in St. Francois County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

202 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Desloge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Desloge compared with St. Francois County and Missouri

Census figure	Desloge	St. Francois County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	8.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,047	$43,512	—

Older residents in towns around Desloge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bonne Terre, MO	3.4 mi	848	28%
Park Hills, MO	4.2 mi	1,028	32%
Terre du Lac, MO	5.8 mi	500	26%
Farmington, MO	8.1 mi	3,359	22%
Potosi, MO	15 mi	465	32%
De Soto, MO	19 mi	1,115	30%

Home health agencies serving Desloge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	81 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	Hillsboro, MO	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611

Nursing homes near Desloge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Desloge	Desloge, MO	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 431-0223
Country Meadows	Park Hills, MO	1.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(573) 431-2889
St Joe Manor	Bonne Terre, MO	3.4 mi	1 of 5	155	(573) 358-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Desloge. 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 Desloge

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 30% of the $4,671 monthly median income of Desloge 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 Desloge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Desloge?

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 30% of the $4,671 monthly median income of Desloge 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 Desloge, MO