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

Local figures

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

60%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Wayne County)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (17% in Wayne County)

501

residents 65 or older (17% of Piedmont)

6

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

275 Piedmont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (60%; 32% in Wayne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

107 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (23%).

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

Piedmont compared with Wayne County and Missouri

Census figure	Piedmont	Wayne County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	60%	32%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	23%	17%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	7.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,582	$38,878	—

Older residents in towns around Piedmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Poplar Bluff, MO	31 mi	3,268	39%
Fredericktown, MO	36 mi	891	40%
Farmington, MO	46 mi	3,359	22%
Park Hills, MO	47 mi	1,028	32%
Dexter, MO	47 mi	1,646	46%
Desloge, MO	51 mi	968	17%

Home health agencies serving Piedmont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Sunrise Home Care, LLC	Poplar Bluff, MO	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 776-6100
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Ozark Home Healthcare	Poplar Bluff, MO	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 686-5510
Americare Home Health Solutions	Farmington, MO	46 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(573) 546-0701

Nursing homes near Piedmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clark's Mountain Nursing Center	Piedmont, MO	1.5 mi	5 of 5	91	(573) 223-4297
Greenville Health Care Center	Greenville, MO	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(573) 224-3298
Brent B Tinnin Manor	Ellington, MO	16 mi	1 of 5	60	(573) 663-2545

Straight-line miles from the center of Piedmont. 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 Piedmont

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 41% of the $3,382 monthly median income of Piedmont 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 Piedmont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Piedmont?

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 41% of the $3,382 monthly median income of Piedmont 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.

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