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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Poplar Bluff, MO: the local picture

39%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Butler County)

3,268

residents 65 or older (20% of Poplar Bluff)

10

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

1,201 Poplar Bluff residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 31% in Butler County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Poplar Bluff ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Poplar Bluff compared with Butler County and Missouri

Census figure	Poplar Bluff	Butler County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	31%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	10.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,313	$36,708	—

Older residents in towns around Poplar Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dexter, MO	25 mi	1,646	46%
Malden, MO	26 mi	753	34%
Corning, AR	26 mi	758	22%
Piggott, AR	29 mi	664	28%
Piedmont, MO	31 mi	501	60%
Kennett, MO	41 mi	2,130	32%

Home health agencies serving Poplar Bluff

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 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	3.5 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	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Comfort Care Home Health Agency, Inc	Doniphan, MO	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 996-3524

Nursing homes near Poplar Bluff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedargate Health Care Center	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.8 mi	2 of 5	108	(573) 785-0188
Manor, The	Poplar Bluff, MO	1.7 mi	3 of 5	90	(573) 686-1147
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff	Poplar Bluff, MO	1.8 mi	2 of 5	83	(573) 686-6999

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff

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 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Poplar Bluff?

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 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff 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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