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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Prairie, MO: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Mississippi County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Mississippi County)

563

residents 65 or older (19% of East Prairie)

8

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

220 East Prairie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 33% in Mississippi County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving East Prairie ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Prairie compared with Mississippi County and Missouri

Census figure	East Prairie	Mississippi County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	33%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	39%	30%
Households with no vehicle	20%	14%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,121	$40,000	—

Older residents in towns around East Prairie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Charleston, MO	9.9 mi	656	32%
Sikeston, MO	13 mi	3,549	27%
New Madrid, MO	16 mi	560	26%
Tiptonville, TN	28 mi	390	29%
Portageville, MO	30 mi	387	38%
Union City, TN	31 mi	1,979	25%

Home health agencies serving East Prairie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	32 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	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	154 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	13 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	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC	Cape Girardeau, MO	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(573) 803-5009

Nursing homes near East Prairie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Senior Living East Prairie	East Prairie, MO	0.6 mi	3 of 5	52	(573) 649-3551
Bertrand Nursing And Rehab Center	Bertrand, MO	9.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(573) 683-4290
Cotton Point Living Center	Matthews, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	98	(573) 471-7861

Straight-line miles from the center of East Prairie. 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 East Prairie

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 63% of the $2,177 monthly median income of East Prairie 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 East Prairie: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Prairie?

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 63% of the $2,177 monthly median income of East Prairie 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 East Prairie, MO