Parkinson's Care in St. Joseph, MO: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. Joseph, MO: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

11,999

residents 65 or older (17% of St. Joseph)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Joseph ZIP codes in their service area

2,718 St. Joseph residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,272 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving St. Joseph ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

St. Joseph compared with Missouri

Census figure	St. Joseph	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,922	—

Older residents in towns around St. Joseph

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Country Club, MO	6.0 mi	470	14%
Savannah, MO	12 mi	1,091	21%
Atchison, KS	22 mi	1,522	27%
Platte City, MO	28 mi	824	23%
Smithville, MO	28 mi	1,646	19%
Lathrop, MO	30 mi	338	37%

Home health agencies serving St. Joseph

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mosaic Life Care Home Health	Saint Joseph, MO	0.4 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	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636
Freudenthal Home Health	Saint Joseph, MO	2.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 676-8050
Community Home Health And Restorative Care	Mound City, MO	33 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(660) 717-2114
The Whole Person, Inc.	Saint Joseph, MO	2.2 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(816) 364-0900

Nursing homes near St. Joseph

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation	Saint Joseph, MO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(816) 676-1630
St Joseph Chateau	Saint Joseph, MO	1.8 mi	4 of 5	69	(816) 233-5164
Advanced Care Of St Joseph	Saint Joseph, MO	2.4 mi	1 of 5	180	(816) 364-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Joseph. 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 St. Joseph

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 35% of the $3,910 monthly median income of St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in St. Joseph?

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 35% of the $3,910 monthly median income of St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph, MO