In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Prairie Village, KS
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Prairie Village for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Prairie Village, KS: the local picture
660 Prairie Village residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Johnson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
131 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.7%).
Medicare lists 25 home health agencies serving Prairie Village ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Prairie Village compared with Johnson County and Kansas
| Census figure | Prairie Village | Johnson County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 14% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 26% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,080 | $77,643 | — |
Older residents in towns around Prairie Village
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hills, KS | 2.1 mi | 856 | 5.8% |
| Fairway, KS | 2.6 mi | 510 | 10% |
| Mission, KS | 3.0 mi | 1,917 | 15% |
| Roeland Park, KS | 3.4 mi | 1,080 | 14% |
| Merriam, KS | 3.8 mi | 2,070 | 16% |
| Leawood, KS | 5.5 mi | 7,829 | 8.4% |
Home health agencies serving Prairie Village
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Topeka, KS | 60 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 354-0767 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Overland Park, KS | 3.0 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 | 5.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 756-1160 |
| Faith Home Healthcare, Inc | Overland Park, KS | 5.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 296-7636 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Overland Park, KS | 5.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 906-0522 |
| Specialized Home Care | Shawnee, KS | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (913) 933-6007 |
Nursing homes near Prairie Village
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Court | Prairie Village, KS | 0.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 45 | (913) 383-2085 |
| The Village At Mission | Prairie Village, KS | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (913) 262-1611 |
| Aspen Health And Wellness | Overland Park, KS | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 102 | (913) 367-1906 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Prairie Village. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Prairie Village
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 24% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Prairie Village 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.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Prairie Village: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Prairie Village?
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 24% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Prairie Village 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.
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