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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gray Summit, MO: the local picture

15%

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

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Franklin County)

424

residents 65 or older (14% of Gray Summit)

6

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

65 Gray Summit residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

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

Gray Summit compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Gray Summit	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	8.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,717	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Gray Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Villa Ridge, MO	3.8 mi	469	20%
Pacific, MO	4.4 mi	1,355	28%
Eureka, MO	9.8 mi	1,766	9.7%
Union, MO	10 mi	1,585	19%
Wildwood, MO	10 mi	7,286	7.5%
Washington, MO	11 mi	3,040	18%

Home health agencies serving Gray Summit

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Alternative Home Health Care	Washington, MO	11 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(636) 432-0008

Nursing homes near Gray Summit

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pacific Care Center	Pacific, MO	4.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(636) 271-4222
Union Nursing	Union, MO	8.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(636) 206-8585
St Andrew's At Francis Place	Eureka, MO	10 mi	3 of 5	106	(636) 938-5151

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray Summit. 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 Gray Summit

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 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit 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 Gray Summit: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gray Summit?

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 52% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Gray Summit 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 Gray Summit, MO