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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Jefferson County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Jefferson County)

814

residents 65 or older (16% of Herculaneum)

16

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

94 Herculaneum residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 22% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

65 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Herculaneum ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Herculaneum compared with Jefferson County and Missouri

Census figure	Herculaneum	Jefferson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	7.7%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,011	$57,683	—

Older residents in towns around Herculaneum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pevely, MO	2.1 mi	811	27%
Crystal City, MO	2.5 mi	961	22%
Festus, MO	2.8 mi	2,090	30%
Barnhart, MO	5.5 mi	659	24%
Imperial, MO	6.6 mi	649	26%
Hillsboro, MO	9.6 mi	393	27%

Home health agencies serving Herculaneum

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
St Luke's Home Health Services	Chesterfield, MO	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 205-6612

Nursing homes near Herculaneum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Scenic Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Herculaneum, MO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	189	(636) 931-2995
Fountainbleau Nursing Center	Festus, MO	4.1 mi	4 of 5	116	(636) 937-3500
Crystal Oaks	Festus, MO	4.4 mi	4 of 5	131	(636) 933-1818

Straight-line miles from the center of Herculaneum. 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 Herculaneum

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 26% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Herculaneum?

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 26% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Herculaneum 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.

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