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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Boone County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Boone County)

4,029

residents 65 or older (16% of Belvidere)

36

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

1,239 Belvidere residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 24% in Boone County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

526 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 36 home health agencies serving Belvidere ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Belvidere compared with Boone County and Illinois

Census figure	Belvidere	Boone County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,066	$59,205	—

Older residents in towns around Belvidere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cherry Valley, IL	4.9 mi	766	16%
Candlewick Lake, IL	6.0 mi	660	45%
Poplar Grove, IL	6.3 mi	576	16%
Loves Park, IL	7.6 mi	4,350	28%
Rockford, IL	9.0 mi	26,200	29%
Machesney Park, IL	9.9 mi	3,935	21%

Home health agencies serving Belvidere

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Northwest Home Health & Rehab	Lake In The Hills, IL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 854-0186
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998

Nursing homes near Belvidere

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Sapphire At Maple Crest	Belvidere, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	86	(815) 547-6377
Belvidere Health And Rehab	Belvidere, IL	2.6 mi	5 of 5	80	(815) 547-5451
The Sapphire At Northwoods	Belvidere, IL	3.1 mi	1 of 5	113	(815) 544-0358

Straight-line miles from the center of Belvidere. 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 Belvidere

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 35% of the $4,506 monthly median income of Belvidere 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 Belvidere: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Belvidere?

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 35% of the $4,506 monthly median income of Belvidere 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 Belvidere, IL