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

Local figures

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

34%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Jackson County)

5,559

residents 65 or older (19% of Raytown)

31

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

1,791 Raytown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 22% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 31 home health agencies serving Raytown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Raytown compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Raytown	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	8.1%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,738	$51,827	—

Older residents in towns around Raytown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lee's Summit, MO	6.5 mi	16,776	14%
Grandview, MO	8.5 mi	3,831	22%
Mission Hills, KS	8.5 mi	856	5.8%
Independence, MO	8.6 mi	22,794	24%
Fairway, KS	9.2 mi	510	10%
Prairie Village, KS	9.4 mi	5,101	14%

Home health agencies serving Raytown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Kansas City, MO	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 942-3958
Centerwell Home Health	Independence, MO	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 524-5087
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	8.3 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	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442

Nursing homes near Raytown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alpine Breeze Health And Wellness	Raytown, MO	1.2 mi	2 of 5	154	(816) 358-8222
Edgewood Manor Health Care Center	Raytown, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	91	(816) 358-7858
Jeanne Jugan Center	Kansas City, MO	2.6 mi	5 of 5	52	(816) 761-4744

Straight-line miles from the center of Raytown. 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 Raytown

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 30% of the $4,645 monthly median income of Raytown 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 Raytown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Raytown?

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 30% of the $4,645 monthly median income of Raytown 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 Raytown, MO