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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Cherokee County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Cherokee County)

480

residents 65 or older (17% of Galena)

5

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

112 Galena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Cherokee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

61 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Galena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Galena compared with Cherokee County and Kansas

Census figure	Galena	Cherokee County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,192	$41,494	—

Older residents in towns around Galena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Baxter Springs, KS	6.7 mi	636	26%
Joplin, MO	7.4 mi	10,195	25%
Carl Junction, MO	8.0 mi	1,201	28%
Webb City, MO	10 mi	1,788	25%
Oronogo, MO	12 mi	272	37%
Columbus, KS	13 mi	596	33%

Home health agencies serving Galena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Pittsburg, KS	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 231-3088
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	135 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	7.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	70 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Angels Care Home Health	Chanute, KS	61 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 432-0025

Nursing homes near Galena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center	Galena, KS	0.5 mi	2 of 5	45	(620) 783-1383
Communities Of Wildwood Ranch	Joplin, MO	2.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(417) 621-0175
Westgate	Joplin, MO	2.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(417) 553-3688

Straight-line miles from the center of Galena. 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 Galena

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 $4,599 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Galena?

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 $4,599 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena, KS