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

Local figures

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

41%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Anderson County)

0.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.7% in Anderson County)

633

residents 65 or older (20% of Garnett)

8

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

243 Garnett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 28% in Anderson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.5%).

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

Garnett compared with Anderson County and Kansas

Census figure	Garnett	Anderson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	28%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.5%	3.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	3.1%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.2%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,586	$49,265	—

Older residents in towns around Garnett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ottawa, KS	22 mi	1,889	29%
Osawatomie, KS	22 mi	553	24%
Iola, KS	26 mi	985	22%
Burlington, KS	28 mi	530	24%
Paola, KS	29 mi	1,363	22%
Baldwin City, KS	34 mi	626	8.7%

Home health agencies serving Garnett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Specialized Home Care	Shawnee, KS	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 933-6007
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Home Town Health Care	Burlington, KS	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 263-7859
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City	Overland Park, KS	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 381-3100

Nursing homes near Garnett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Garnett, KS	0.2 mi	4 of 5	45	(785) 448-2434
Anderson County Hospital Ltcu	Garnett, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	36	(785) 204-4016
Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center	Richmond, KS	7.7 mi	1 of 5	60	(785) 835-6135

Straight-line miles from the center of Garnett. 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 Garnett

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 48% of the $2,716 monthly median income of Garnett 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 Garnett: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Garnett?

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 48% of the $2,716 monthly median income of Garnett 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 Garnett, KS