Parkinson's Care in Ellsworth, KS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ellsworth, KS: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Ellsworth County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.3% in Ellsworth County)

537

residents 65 or older (17% of Ellsworth)

6

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

112 Ellsworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Ellsworth County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

49 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Ellsworth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ellsworth compared with Ellsworth County and Kansas

Census figure	Ellsworth	Ellsworth County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	5.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.3%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.0%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$56,045	—

Older residents in towns around Ellsworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lyons, KS	27 mi	565	22%
Lindsborg, KS	32 mi	775	12%
Hoisington, KS	33 mi	503	19%
Salina, KS	34 mi	8,567	19%
Russell, KS	35 mi	1,030	26%
McPherson, KS	39 mi	2,315	16%

Home health agencies serving Ellsworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	92 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111
Lincoln Park Home Health	Salina, KS	32 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 420-0095

Nursing homes near Ellsworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan - Ellsworth	Ellsworth, KS	1.1 mi	5 of 5	43	(785) 472-3167
Wilson Care And Rehab	Wilson, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	40	(785) 658-2505
Lincoln Park Manor Inc	Lincoln, KS	22 mi	3 of 5	36	(785) 524-4428

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Ellsworth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ellsworth?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Ellsworth, KS