Parkinson's Care in Algonquin, IL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Algonquin, IL: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in McHenry County)

9.1%

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

4,502

residents 65 or older (15% of Algonquin)

92

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

1,016 Algonquin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 17% in McHenry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

408 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.1%).

Medicare lists 92 home health agencies serving Algonquin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Algonquin compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Algonquin	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,267	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Algonquin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake in the Hills, IL	1.4 mi	2,884	13%
Carpentersville, IL	2.9 mi	3,602	25%
West Dundee, IL	3.9 mi	983	7.5%
Gilberts, IL	4.3 mi	932	32%
Sleepy Hollow, IL	4.8 mi	707	15%
Crystal Lake, IL	5.1 mi	6,053	17%

Home health agencies serving Algonquin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625

Nursing homes near Algonquin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avondale Estates Of Elgin	Elgin, IL	5.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(847) 531-6004
Crystal Pines Rehab & Hcc	Crystal Lake, IL	5.7 mi	1 of 5	110	(815) 459-7791
Alden Estates Cts Of Huntley	Huntley, IL	5.9 mi	2 of 5	170	(847) 961-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Algonquin. 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 Algonquin

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,856 monthly median income of Algonquin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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 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 Algonquin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Algonquin?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,856 monthly median income of Algonquin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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 Algonquin, IL