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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Pawnee County)

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in Pawnee County)

899

residents 65 or older (26% of Larned)

3

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

282 Larned residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 30% in Pawnee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

80 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Larned ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Larned compared with Pawnee County and Kansas

Census figure	Larned	Pawnee County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	30%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	9.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	11%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	40%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.1%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,951	$42,083	—

Older residents in towns around Larned

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Great Bend, KS	20 mi	2,705	21%
Hoisington, KS	29 mi	503	19%
Pratt, KS	38 mi	1,278	25%
Hays, KS	50 mi	3,332	17%
Lyons, KS	50 mi	565	22%
Russell, KS	50 mi	1,030	26%

Home health agencies serving Larned

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	72 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Golden Belt Home Health	Great Bend, KS	23 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 792-8171

Nursing homes near Larned

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Larned	Larned, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	80	(620) 285-6914
Medicalodges Great Bend	Great Bend, KS	20 mi	2 of 5	51	(620) 792-2165
Azria Health Great Bend	Great Bend, KS	22 mi	2 of 5	85	(620) 792-2448

Straight-line miles from the center of Larned. 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 Larned

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 41% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Larned 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 Larned: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Larned?

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 41% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Larned 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 Larned, KS