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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

4.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Cook County)

2,895

residents 65 or older (15% of Brookfield)

97

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

599 Brookfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Cook County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

128 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.4%).

Medicare lists 97 home health agencies serving Brookfield ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Brookfield compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Brookfield	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.4%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,987	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Brookfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Grange Park, IL	1.3 mi	2,842	16%
Riverside, IL	1.7 mi	1,784	11%
Lyons, IL	1.7 mi	1,942	21%
North Riverside, IL	1.8 mi	1,717	19%
La Grange, IL	1.8 mi	2,543	14%
Broadview, IL	2.3 mi	1,611	33%

Home health agencies serving Brookfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126

Nursing homes near Brookfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
British Home, The	Brookfield, IL	0.8 mi	3 of 5	72	(708) 485-0135
Plymouth Place	La Grange Park, IL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	86	(708) 482-6668
Grove Of Lagrange Park, The	La Grange Park, IL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	131	(708) 354-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookfield. 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 Brookfield

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 31% of the $5,082 monthly median income of Brookfield 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 Brookfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brookfield?

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 31% of the $5,082 monthly median income of Brookfield 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 Brookfield, IL