Parkinson's Care in Ste. Genevieve, MO: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ste. Genevieve, MO: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Ste. Genevieve County)

8.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Ste. Genevieve County)

1,326

residents 65 or older (26% of Ste. Genevieve)

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ste. Genevieve ZIP codes in their service area

189 Ste. Genevieve residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Ste. Genevieve County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.4%).

Ste. Genevieve compared with Ste. Genevieve County and Missouri

Census figure	Ste. Genevieve	Ste. Genevieve County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.4%	5.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,627	$46,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ste. Genevieve

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chester, IL	13 mi	1,019	21%
Red Bud, IL	16 mi	798	34%
Perryville, MO	20 mi	1,370	24%
Sparta, IL	21 mi	1,035	47%
Farmington, MO	25 mi	3,359	22%
Crystal City, MO	25 mi	961	22%

Nursing homes near Ste. Genevieve

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Genevieve Nursing	Sainte Genevieve, MO	0.2 mi	5 of 5	90	(573) 883-5725
Riverview At The Park Care And Rehabilitation Cent	Sainte Genevieve, MO	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 883-3454
Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab	Chester, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	83	(618) 826-3210

Straight-line miles from the center of Ste. Genevieve. 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 Ste. Genevieve

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ste. Genevieve?

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve, MO