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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Pratt County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Pratt County)

1,278

residents 65 or older (19% of Pratt)

4

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

293 Pratt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Pratt County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Pratt ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pratt compared with Pratt County and Kansas

Census figure	Pratt	Pratt County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	8.8%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	10%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	42%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,096	$54,583	—

Older residents in towns around Pratt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingman, KS	36 mi	606	25%
Larned, KS	38 mi	899	34%
Great Bend, KS	46 mi	2,705	21%
South Hutchinson, KS	50 mi	784	56%
Hutchinson, KS	53 mi	6,963	22%
Cheney, KS	54 mi	410	26%

Home health agencies serving Pratt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	85 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Pratt Regional Medical Center Hha	Pratt, KS	3.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 450-1647
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita, KS	83 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 636-4000

Nursing homes near Pratt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pratt Health And Rehab	Pratt, KS	3.6 mi	4 of 5	45	(620) 672-6541
Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare	Pratt, KS	4.0 mi	2 of 5	53	(620) 330-9850
Hilltop Manor Nursing Center	Cunningham, KS	19 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 298-2781

Straight-line miles from the center of Pratt. 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 Pratt

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 28% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Pratt 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 Pratt: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pratt?

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 28% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Pratt 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 Pratt, KS