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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Monroe City, MO: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Monroe County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Monroe County)

509

residents 65 or older (17% of Monroe City)

5

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

173 Monroe City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 22% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Monroe City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Monroe City compared with Monroe County and Missouri

Census figure	Monroe City	Monroe County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	9.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,000	$35,987	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palmyra, MO	15 mi	701	23%
Hannibal, MO	18 mi	3,298	24%
Quincy, IL	27 mi	7,928	28%
Vandalia, MO	27 mi	467	18%
Canton, MO	35 mi	343	22%
Mexico, MO	35 mi	2,173	30%

Home health agencies serving Monroe City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Blessing Home Care	Quincy, IL	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 223-8400
Hannibal Regional Hospital Home Health Agency	Hannibal, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 221-6515
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786

Nursing homes near Monroe City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monroe City Manor Care Center	Monroe City, MO	0.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(573) 735-4850
Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center	Hannibal, MO	13 mi	1 of 5	64	(573) 221-5533
Maple Lawn Nursing Home	Palmyra, MO	14 mi	1 of 5	110	(573) 769-2213

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe City. 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 Monroe 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 52% of the $2,667 monthly median income of Monroe 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.

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 Monroe City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Monroe 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 52% of the $2,667 monthly median income of Monroe 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Monroe City, MO