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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Jackson County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Jackson County)

667

residents 65 or older (20% of Holton)

10

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

179 Holton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 18% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Holton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Holton compared with Jackson County and Kansas

Census figure	Holton	Jackson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	5.8%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	4.7%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.1%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,778	$57,370	—

Older residents in towns around Holton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Marys, KS	26 mi	342	18%
Hiawatha, KS	28 mi	605	22%
Topeka, KS	30 mi	23,158	20%
Atchison, KS	32 mi	1,522	27%
Wamego, KS	36 mi	601	9.0%
Falls City, NE	42 mi	926	28%

Home health agencies serving Holton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Enhabit Home Health	Topeka, KS	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-8593
Holton Home Health LLC	Holton, KS	2.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 364-9617
Community Homehealth	Onaga, KS	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 889-7200
Interim Healthcare Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 272-1616

Nursing homes near Holton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holton Health Care Center	Holton, KS	0.9 mi	1 of 5	45	(785) 328-4636
Valley Health Care Center	Valley Falls, KS	17 mi	4 of 5	40	(785) 945-3832
Nortonville Health Care Center	Nortonville, KS	22 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 886-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Holton. 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 Holton

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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 Holton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Holton?

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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 Holton, KS