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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Valley Center, KS: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Sedgwick County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Sedgwick County)

1,469

residents 65 or older (17% of Valley Center)

19

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

336 Valley Center residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Sedgwick County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

273 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Valley Center ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Valley Center compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Valley Center	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	7.3%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	6.1%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,470	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Valley Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Park City, KS	2.9 mi	860	27%
Kechi, KS	6.1 mi	489	6.3%
Maize, KS	6.4 mi	774	20%
Bel Aire, KS	7.7 mi	1,417	19%
Wichita, KS	9.9 mi	62,611	21%
Halstead, KS	14 mi	554	6.7%

Home health agencies serving Valley Center

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	70 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	9.3 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	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Ascension At Home	Wichita, KS	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 268-8588
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 370-2116
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698

Nursing homes near Valley Center

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Sedgwick	Sedgwick, KS	5.7 mi	1 of 5	62	(316) 772-5185
Azria Health Wichita	Wichita, KS	6.1 mi	3 of 5	70	(316) 977-7015
Via Christi Village Ridge	Wichita, KS	6.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(316) 462-7502

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley Center. 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 Valley Center

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 32% of the $4,123 monthly median income of Valley Center 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 Valley Center: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Valley Center?

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 32% of the $4,123 monthly median income of Valley Center 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 Valley Center, KS