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

Local figures

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

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Harvey County)

4.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Harvey County)

1,030

residents 65 or older (29% of Hesston)

13

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

293 Hesston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 17% in Harvey County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.7%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Hesston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hesston compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Hesston	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	5.7%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,966	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Hesston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newton, KS	8.4 mi	3,436	17%
Halstead, KS	11 mi	554	6.7%
Hillsboro, KS	19 mi	471	18%
McPherson, KS	20 mi	2,315	16%
Valley Center, KS	21 mi	1,469	23%
Park City, KS	24 mi	860	27%

Home health agencies serving Hesston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Ascension At Home	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 268-8588
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 370-2116
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698

Nursing homes near Hesston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schowalter Villa	Hesston, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	105	(620) 327-0400
Pine Village	Moundridge, KS	6.0 mi	3 of 5	74	(620) 345-2901
Bethel Health Care Center	North Newton, KS	6.1 mi	5 of 5	65	(316) 284-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Hesston. 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 Hesston

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 $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston 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 Hesston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hesston?

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 $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston 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 Hesston, KS