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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gladstone, MO: the local picture

18%

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

6.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Clay County)

5,586

residents 65 or older (21% of Gladstone)

28

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

981 Gladstone residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Clay County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

366 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.7%).

Medicare lists 28 home health agencies serving Gladstone ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gladstone compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Gladstone	Clay County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	7.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,477	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Gladstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pleasant Valley, MO	4.2 mi	479	35%
Riverside, MO	4.8 mi	502	16%
North Kansas City, MO	5.1 mi	1,129	32%
Kansas City, MO	6.1 mi	73,248	22%
Liberty, MO	7.7 mi	4,881	20%
Parkville, MO	7.8 mi	1,088	5.0%

Home health agencies serving Gladstone

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Kansas City, MO	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 942-3958
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	132 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	2.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636

Nursing homes near Gladstone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linden Woods Village	Gladstone, MO	1.1 mi	4 of 5	40	(816) 268-4000
Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City, LLC	Kansas City, MO	2.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(816) 521-6610
Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff Skilled Facility	Kansas City, MO	3.9 mi	2 of 5	56	(816) 888-7930

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladstone. 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 Gladstone

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 30% of the $4,540 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gladstone?

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 30% of the $4,540 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone, MO