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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Topeka, KS: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Shawnee County)

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Shawnee County)

23,158

residents 65 or older (18% of Topeka)

15

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

4,512 Topeka residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Shawnee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,036 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.1%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Topeka ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Topeka compared with Shawnee County and Kansas

Census figure	Topeka	Shawnee County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	8.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.1%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	7.4%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,409	$56,357	—

Older residents in towns around Topeka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Marys, KS	23 mi	342	18%
Lawrence, KS	24 mi	12,171	15%
Osage City, KS	28 mi	537	34%
Holton, KS	30 mi	667	30%
Baldwin City, KS	33 mi	626	8.7%
Eudora, KS	33 mi	677	32%

Home health agencies serving Topeka

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Enhabit Home Health	Topeka, KS	3.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-8593

Nursing homes near Topeka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brewster Health Center	Topeka, KS	1.4 mi	5 of 5	97	(785) 267-1666
Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center	Topeka, KS	2.0 mi	5 of 5	90	(785) 440-0500
Brighton Place West	Topeka, KS	2.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(785) 232-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Topeka. 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 Topeka

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 34% of the $3,867 monthly median income of Topeka 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 Topeka: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Topeka?

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 34% of the $3,867 monthly median income of Topeka 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 Topeka, KS