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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Johnson County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Johnson County)

19,950

residents 65 or older (14% of Olathe)

31

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

3,296 Olathe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 14% in Johnson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,120 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 31 home health agencies serving Olathe ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Olathe compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Olathe	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	5.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	4.4%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,219	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Olathe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lenexa, KS	5.8 mi	9,144	13%
Overland Park, KS	7.0 mi	33,049	15%
Gardner, KS	7.5 mi	2,049	22%
Spring Hill, KS	8.7 mi	887	26%
De Soto, KS	8.7 mi	692	14%
Shawnee, KS	9.4 mi	10,385	14%

Home health agencies serving Olathe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Overland Park, KS	6.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 696-1930

Nursing homes near Olathe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azria Health Olathe	Olathe, KS	1.0 mi	1 of 5	125	(913) 829-2273
Good Samaritan-Olathe	Olathe, KS	1.9 mi	3 of 5	128	(913) 782-1372
The Healthcare Resort Of Olathe	Olathe, KS	2.0 mi	2 of 5	70	(913) 390-0444

Straight-line miles from the center of Olathe. 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 Olathe

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 21% of the $6,352 monthly median income of Olathe 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 Olathe: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Olathe?

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 21% of the $6,352 monthly median income of Olathe 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 Olathe, KS