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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Vernon County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Vernon County)

1,455

residents 65 or older (18% of Nevada)

6

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

347 Nevada residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 28% in Vernon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

178 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

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

Nevada compared with Vernon County and Missouri

Census figure	Nevada	Vernon County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	28%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	8.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	21%	11%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,066	$46,539	—

Older residents in towns around Nevada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
El Dorado Springs, MO	18 mi	835	20%
Fort Scott, KS	19 mi	1,760	22%
Lamar, MO	25 mi	985	42%
Butler, MO	29 mi	935	36%
Frontenac, KS	33 mi	712	17%
Pittsburg, KS	35 mi	2,600	26%

Home health agencies serving Nevada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	76 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773
Citizens Memorial Home Health	Bolivar, MO	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 326-3585
At Home Independence Quality Home Care, LLC	Nevada, MO	0.5 mi	not rated	—	(417) 448-8960

Nursing homes near Nevada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nathan Richard Health Care Center	Nevada, MO	0.9 mi	1 of 5	68	(417) 667-8889
Moore Few Care Center	Nevada, MO	1.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(417) 448-3841
Medicalodges Nevada	Nevada, MO	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(417) 667-5064

Straight-line miles from the center of Nevada. 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 Nevada

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 39% of the $3,506 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Nevada?

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 39% of the $3,506 monthly median income of Nevada 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.

More near Nevada

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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 Nevada, MO