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

Local figures

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

18%

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

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.3% in Marion County)

471

residents 65 or older (17% of Hillsboro)

8

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

73 Hillsboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Marion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

35 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.9%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Hillsboro ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hillsboro compared with Marion County and Kansas

Census figure	Hillsboro	Marion County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	4.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	3.2%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,518	$53,661	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hesston, KS	19 mi	1,030	33%
Newton, KS	23 mi	3,436	17%
McPherson, KS	25 mi	2,315	16%
Halstead, KS	29 mi	554	6.7%
Lindsborg, KS	30 mi	775	12%
Valley Center, KS	37 mi	1,469	23%

Home health agencies serving Hillsboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Marion County Home Care Services	Marion, KS	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 382-3690
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 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	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295

Nursing homes near Hillsboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Salem Home	Hillsboro, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	45	(620) 947-1429
Parkside Homes	Hillsboro, KS	0.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(620) 947-2301
St Luke Living Center	Marion, KS	10 mi	4 of 5	32	(620) 382-2177

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro

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 30% of the $4,293 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hillsboro?

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 30% of the $4,293 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, KS