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

Local figures

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

14%

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

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in St. Louis County)

6,084

residents 65 or older (21% of Kirkwood)

30

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

803 Kirkwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in St. Louis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

336 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 30 home health agencies serving Kirkwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kirkwood compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Kirkwood	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	6.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,802	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Kirkwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Des Peres, MO	1.9 mi	2,096	5.7%
Glendale, MO	2.3 mi	1,117	8.0%
Crestwood, MO	2.8 mi	2,531	9.7%
Sunset Hills, MO	3.4 mi	2,660	19%
Frontenac, MO	3.5 mi	684	14%
Rock Hill, MO	3.5 mi	873	17%

Home health agencies serving Kirkwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 525-1045
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Healthy Family Home Care, LLC	Ellisville, MO	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 594-2332
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931

Nursing homes near Kirkwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aberdeen Heights	Kirkwood, MO	0.4 mi	5 of 5	38	(314) 909-6000
Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation	Kirkwood, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	117	(314) 965-0864
Bethesda Dilworth	Saint Louis, MO	2.2 mi	3 of 5	350	(314) 968-5460

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirkwood. 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 Kirkwood

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 22% of the $6,234 monthly median income of Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kirkwood?

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 22% of the $6,234 monthly median income of Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood, MO