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

Local figures

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

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Norton County)

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.9% in Norton County)

375

residents 65 or older (14% of Norton)

4

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

121 Norton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 31% in Norton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

25 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Norton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Norton compared with Norton County and Kansas

Census figure	Norton	Norton County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	31%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	3.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	6.7%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	2.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,140	$51,835	—

Older residents in towns around Norton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
McCook, NE	46 mi	1,518	21%
Holdrege, NE	50 mi	1,208	22%
Lexington, NE	65 mi	1,013	28%
Minden, NE	67 mi	681	19%
Colby, KS	69 mi	814	23%

Home health agencies serving Norton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Northwest Kansas Home Health	St Francis, KS	108 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(785) 332-3588
Guardian Home Care, LLC	Norton, KS	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(785) 622-4254
L & C Home Health Agency Inc	Colby, KS	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 465-7444
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	56 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400

Nursing homes near Norton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Andbe Home, Inc	Norton, KS	0.3 mi	2 of 5	50	(785) 877-2601
Logan Manor Community Health Services	Logan, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	36	(785) 689-4201
Beaver City Manor	Beaver City, NE	21 mi	3 of 5	30	(308) 268-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Norton. 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 Norton

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 31% of the $4,262 monthly median income of Norton 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 Norton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Norton?

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 31% of the $4,262 monthly median income of Norton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Norton, KS