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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in McPherson County)

2.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.9% in McPherson County)

2,315

residents 65 or older (17% of McPherson)

13

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

344 McPherson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in McPherson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.0%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving McPherson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

McPherson compared with McPherson County and Kansas

Census figure	McPherson	McPherson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.0%	4.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	2.5%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	2.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,836	$58,728	—

Older residents in towns around McPherson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lindsborg, KS	14 mi	775	12%
Hesston, KS	20 mi	1,030	33%
Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	6,963	22%
Hillsboro, KS	25 mi	471	18%
Halstead, KS	27 mi	554	6.7%
South Hutchinson, KS	28 mi	784	56%

Home health agencies serving McPherson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	45 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085

Nursing homes near McPherson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Cedars	Mcpherson, KS	0.9 mi	3 of 5	54	(620) 241-0919
Mcpherson Operator, LLC	Mcpherson, KS	1.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 241-5360
Pleasant View Home	Inman, KS	11 mi	3 of 5	122	(620) 585-6411

Straight-line miles from the center of McPherson. 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 McPherson

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 27% of the $4,903 monthly median income of McPherson 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 McPherson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McPherson?

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 27% of the $4,903 monthly median income of McPherson 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 McPherson, KS