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

Local figures

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

24%

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

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Jackson County)

22,794

residents 65 or older (19% of Independence)

29

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

5,161 Independence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,111 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 29 home health agencies serving Independence ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Independence compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Independence	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	8.1%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,970	$51,827	—

Older residents in towns around Independence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sugar Creek, MO	4.8 mi	483	39%
Blue Springs, MO	6.8 mi	9,093	19%
Raytown, MO	8.6 mi	5,559	34%
Grain Valley, MO	8.8 mi	1,850	39%
Buckner, MO	8.9 mi	450	7.6%
Kansas City, MO	11 mi	73,248	22%

Home health agencies serving Independence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Independence, MO	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 524-5087
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Kansas City, MO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 942-3958
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	119 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355

Nursing homes near Independence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The	Independence, MO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	130	(816) 257-2566
Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation	Independence, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	118	(816) 373-7795
Sunterra Springs Independence	Independence, MO	2.4 mi	5 of 5	38	(816) 335-3008

Straight-line miles from the center of Independence. 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 Independence

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 35% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Independence 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 Independence: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Independence?

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 35% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Independence 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 Independence, MO