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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Hutchinson, KS: the local picture

56%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Reno County)

4.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Reno County)

784

residents 65 or older (28% of South Hutchinson)

9

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

388 South Hutchinson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (56%; 24% in Reno County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

31 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.5%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving South Hutchinson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Hutchinson compared with Reno County and Kansas

Census figure	South Hutchinson	Reno County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	56%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	10%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	28%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,355	$44,617	—

Older residents in towns around South Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	6,963	22%
Halstead, KS	24 mi	554	6.7%
Lyons, KS	26 mi	565	22%
Kingman, KS	28 mi	606	25%
Cheney, KS	28 mi	410	26%
McPherson, KS	28 mi	2,315	16%

Home health agencies serving South Hutchinson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	45 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295

Nursing homes near South Hutchinson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc	South Hutchinson, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(620) 663-7175
Hutchinson Operator, LLC	Hutchinson, KS	4.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 662-0597
Diversicare Of Hutchinson	Hutchinson, KS	4.4 mi	4 of 5	73	(620) 669-9393

Straight-line miles from the center of South Hutchinson. 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 South Hutchinson

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Hutchinson?

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson, KS