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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Franklin County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Franklin County)

1,743

residents 65 or older (25% of Benton)

5

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

547 Benton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 29% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

222 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Benton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Benton compared with Franklin County and Illinois

Census figure	Benton	Franklin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	11%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	6.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,912	$43,299	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Frankfort, IL	7.9 mi	1,051	34%
Christopher, IL	7.9 mi	694	48%
Johnston City, IL	13 mi	556	45%
Herrin, IL	16 mi	2,336	24%
Du Quoin, IL	17 mi	1,071	20%
Marion, IL	19 mi	3,963	25%

Home health agencies serving Benton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621

Nursing homes near Benton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Benton Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Benton, IL	0.2 mi	1 of 5	67	(618) 435-2712
Helia Healthcare Of Benton	Benton, IL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	83	(618) 439-3500
Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab	Benton, IL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(618) 439-4501

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 53% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Benton?

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 53% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, IL