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

Local figures

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

22%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Kane County)

19,880

residents 65 or older (11% of Aurora)

160

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

4,222 Aurora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 17% in Kane County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,458 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 160 home health agencies serving Aurora ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Aurora compared with Kane County and Illinois

Census figure	Aurora	Kane County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	6.2%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,431	$71,989	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Aurora, IL	4.1 mi	2,752	20%
Boulder Hill, IL	4.3 mi	1,329	28%
Montgomery, IL	4.6 mi	2,327	27%
Batavia, IL	5.9 mi	5,025	16%
Oswego, IL	6.1 mi	3,984	20%
Warrenville, IL	6.6 mi	2,171	18%

Home health agencies serving Aurora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	7.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Alternacare Home Health SC	Bloomingdale, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 629-7700
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Inspired Homecare Of Illinois, LLC	Wheaton, IL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 963-7824

Nursing homes near Aurora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jennings Terrace	Aurora, IL	1.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(630) 897-6947
Grove Of Fox Valley,The	Aurora, IL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	158	(630) 898-1180
Alden Of Waterford	Aurora, IL	2.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(630) 851-7266

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

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 28% of the $5,619 monthly median income of Aurora 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 Aurora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Aurora?

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 28% of the $5,619 monthly median income of Aurora 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 Aurora, IL