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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Clay County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Clay County)

1,646

residents 65 or older (15% of Smithville)

23

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

319 Smithville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in Clay County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

181 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 23 home health agencies serving Smithville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Smithville compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Smithville	Clay County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.7%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,333	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Platte City, MO	10 mi	824	23%
Kearney, MO	12 mi	1,967	20%
Gladstone, MO	13 mi	5,586	18%
Pleasant Valley, MO	13 mi	479	35%
Liberty, MO	13 mi	4,881	20%
Parkville, MO	14 mi	1,088	5.0%

Home health agencies serving Smithville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Mosaic Life Care Home Health	Saint Joseph, MO	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 271-7593
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	137 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442

Nursing homes near Smithville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Mark Rehab And Healthcare Center	Kansas City, MO	7.0 mi	1 of 5	199	(816) 734-4433
Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Cente	Kansas City, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	120	(816) 741-5570
Norterre	Liberty, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	60	(816) 479-4793

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville. 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 Smithville

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 28% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Smithville?

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 28% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville, MO