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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Dunklin County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Dunklin County)

2,130

residents 65 or older (21% of Kennett)

6

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

623 Kennett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 32% in Dunklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

229 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Kennett ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kennett compared with Dunklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Kennett	Dunklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	32%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,981	$37,659	—

Older residents in towns around Kennett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Piggott, AR	13 mi	664	28%
Gosnell, AR	20 mi	425	14%
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	41%
Blytheville, AR	23 mi	2,302	32%
Portageville, MO	23 mi	387	38%
Malden, MO	25 mi	753	34%

Home health agencies serving Kennett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	0.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health	Campbell, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 246-2882
Sovereign Home Health Care	Sikeston, MO	52 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 621-3126
Home Health Professionals, Inc	Steele, MO	16 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(573) 695-3966

Nursing homes near Kennett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett	Kennett, MO	1.6 mi	5 of 5	170	(573) 888-1150
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri	Kennett, MO	1.7 mi	4 of 5	72	(573) 888-1044
Piggott Healthcare & Senior Living, LLC	Piggott, AR	13 mi	1 of 5	105	(870) 598-2291

Straight-line miles from the center of Kennett. 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 Kennett

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 38% of the $3,582 monthly median income of Kennett 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 Kennett: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kennett?

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 38% of the $3,582 monthly median income of Kennett 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 Kennett, MO