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

Local figures

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

18%

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

9.3%

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

3,040

residents 65 or older (20% of Washington)

11

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

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

270 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Washington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Washington compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Washington	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	8.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,903	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Union, MO	8.0 mi	1,585	19%
Villa Ridge, MO	9.3 mi	469	20%
Gray Summit, MO	11 mi	424	15%
New Haven, MO	12 mi	506	41%
St. Clair, MO	14 mi	776	33%
Pacific, MO	15 mi	1,355	28%

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Cooperative Home Care, Inc	Saint Louis, MO	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(314) 772-8585
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grandview Healthcare Center	Washington, MO	1.4 mi	2 of 5	102	(636) 239-9190
Sunset Health Care Center	Union, MO	7.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(636) 583-2252
Union Nursing	Union, MO	8.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(636) 206-8585

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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 45% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Washington?

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 45% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington, MO