In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Jefferson City, MO
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Parkinson’s Care in Jefferson City, MO: the local picture
1,207 Jefferson City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 16% in Cole County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
357 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).
Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Jefferson City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Jefferson City compared with Cole County and Missouri
| Census figure | Jefferson City | Cole County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 16% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.2% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 32% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,151 | $59,763 | — |
Older residents in towns around Jefferson City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holts Summit, MO | 6.5 mi | 758 | 23% |
| Ashland, MO | 17 mi | 733 | 7.5% |
| California, MO | 22 mi | 862 | 30% |
| Fulton, MO | 23 mi | 1,891 | 24% |
| Eldon, MO | 26 mi | 1,058 | 40% |
| Columbia, MO | 27 mi | 14,883 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Jefferson City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Columbia, MO | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (573) 256-4705 |
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 3.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 690-1753 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Jefferson City, MO | 1.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 635-3900 |
| Central Missouri Home Health | Jefferson City, MO | 3.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (573) 681-3777 |
| Capital Region Home Health | Jefferson City, MO | 3.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 632-5750 |
| Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC | Columbia, MO | 27 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 474-1786 |
Nursing homes near Jefferson City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Adams Street | Jefferson City, MO | 0.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (573) 635-1320 |
| Stonebridge Villa Marie | Jefferson City, MO | 0.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (573) 635-3381 |
| Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation | Jefferson City, MO | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (573) 635-3131 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Jefferson City
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 29% of the $4,679 monthly median income of Jefferson City 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Jefferson City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Jefferson City?
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 29% of the $4,679 monthly median income of Jefferson City 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.
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