In-Home Parkinson’s Care in El Dorado Springs, MO
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Parkinson’s Care in El Dorado Springs, MO: the local picture
157 El Dorado Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 22% in Cedar County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
151 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).
Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving El Dorado Springs ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
El Dorado Springs compared with Cedar County and Missouri
| Census figure | El Dorado Springs | Cedar County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 22% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 19% | 11% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7% | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 23% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,875 | $34,030 | — |
Older residents in towns around El Dorado Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada, MO | 18 mi | 1,455 | 29% |
| Lamar, MO | 30 mi | 985 | 42% |
| Butler, MO | 32 mi | 935 | 36% |
| Clinton, MO | 37 mi | 2,188 | 26% |
| Fort Scott, KS | 37 mi | 1,760 | 22% |
| Bolivar, MO | 38 mi | 2,283 | 26% |
Home health agencies serving El Dorado Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Joplin, MO | 60 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (417) 206-6500 |
| Phoenix Home Care And Hospice | Springfield, MO | 64 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (417) 881-7442 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Springfield, MO | 64 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 | 64 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 889-9773 |
| Citizens Memorial Home Health | Bolivar, MO | 38 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 326-3585 |
| At Home Independence Quality Home Care, LLC | Nevada, MO | 19 mi | not rated | — | (417) 448-8960 |
Nursing homes near El Dorado Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Springs Healthcare Facility | El Dorado Springs, MO | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (417) 876-2531 |
| Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility | Stockton, MO | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (417) 276-5126 |
| Nathan Richard Health Care Center | Nevada, MO | 18 mi | 1 of 5 | 68 | (417) 667-8889 |
Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in El Dorado Springs
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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in El Dorado Springs: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in El Dorado Springs?
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 62% of the $2,240 monthly median income of El Dorado Springs 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.
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