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

Local figures

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

27%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Franklin County)

1,280

residents 65 or older (20% of Sullivan)

8

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

322 Sullivan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

92 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Sullivan ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sullivan compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Sullivan	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	8.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Clair, MO	13 mi	776	33%
Cuba, MO	17 mi	540	40%
Union, MO	18 mi	1,585	19%
Owensville, MO	20 mi	552	26%
Villa Ridge, MO	23 mi	469	20%
Washington, MO	25 mi	3,040	18%

Home health agencies serving Sullivan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200

Nursing homes near Sullivan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Sullivan	Sullivan, MO	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(573) 468-3128
Meramec Nursing	Sullivan, MO	1.3 mi	1 of 5	60	(573) 468-7733
St Clair Nursing Center	Saint Clair, MO	14 mi	5 of 5	79	(636) 629-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

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 40% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sullivan?

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 40% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan, MO