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

Local figures

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

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Lafayette County)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Lafayette County)

1,207

residents 65 or older (25% of Higginsville)

13

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

478 Higginsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 25% in Lafayette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

333 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (29%).

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

Higginsville compared with Lafayette County and Missouri

Census figure	Higginsville	Lafayette County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	29%	14%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	8.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,827	$53,297	—

Older residents in towns around Higginsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lexington, MO	11 mi	797	23%
Odessa, MO	14 mi	1,073	33%
Richmond, MO	20 mi	1,256	30%
Warrensburg, MO	21 mi	2,189	24%
Oak Grove, MO	22 mi	1,210	30%
Knob Noster, MO	22 mi	309	33%

Home health agencies serving Higginsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Independence, MO	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 524-5087
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	87 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636
Novus Lifecare, LLC	Blue Springs, MO	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 945-9596

Nursing homes near Higginsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meyer Care Center	Higginsville, MO	1.0 mi	1 of 5	56	(660) 584-4224
Lutheran Nursing Home	Concordia, MO	9.9 mi	4 of 5	113	(660) 463-2267
Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation	Lexington, MO	11 mi	2 of 5	154	(660) 259-4695

Straight-line miles from the center of Higginsville. 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 Higginsville

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 32% of the $4,319 monthly median income of Higginsville 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 Higginsville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Higginsville?

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 32% of the $4,319 monthly median income of Higginsville 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 Higginsville, MO