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

Local figures

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

32%

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Washington County)

465

residents 65 or older (18% of Potosi)

7

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

109 Potosi residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 28% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Potosi ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Potosi compared with Washington County and Missouri

Census figure	Potosi	Washington County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	28%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	13%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,156	$40,359	—

Older residents in towns around Potosi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Terre du Lac, MO	8.8 mi	500	26%
Bonne Terre, MO	13 mi	848	28%
Desloge, MO	15 mi	968	17%
Park Hills, MO	17 mi	1,028	32%
De Soto, MO	18 mi	1,115	30%
Farmington, MO	22 mi	3,359	22%

Home health agencies serving Potosi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200

Nursing homes near Potosi

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardens Health And Rehab, The	Potosi, MO	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(573) 438-6261
Potosi Manor	Potosi, MO	1.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(573) 438-3225
St Joe Manor	Bonne Terre, MO	12 mi	1 of 5	155	(573) 358-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Potosi. 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 Potosi

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 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi 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 Potosi: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Potosi?

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 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Potosi, MO