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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Buffalo Grove, IL: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Lake County)

6,774

residents 65 or older (16% of Buffalo Grove)

123

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

1,029 Buffalo Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

435 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 123 home health agencies serving Buffalo Grove ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Buffalo Grove compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Buffalo Grove	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,031	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Buffalo Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincolnshire, IL	3.1 mi	1,952	14%
Long Grove, IL	3.2 mi	1,718	7.5%
Wheeling, IL	3.3 mi	6,747	18%
Riverwoods, IL	3.5 mi	1,000	11%
Kildeer, IL	4.6 mi	791	16%
Prospect Heights, IL	4.6 mi	3,051	15%

Home health agencies serving Buffalo Grove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	2.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 392-3896
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, I	Northbrook, IL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 480-7877
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243

Nursing homes near Buffalo Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Warren Barr Buffalo Grove	Buffalo Grove, IL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	200	(847) 465-0200
Avantara Long Grove	Long Grove, IL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	195	(847) 419-1111
Addolorata Villa	Wheeling, IL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	86	(847) 537-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove

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 25% of the $6,419 monthly median income of Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buffalo Grove?

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 25% of the $6,419 monthly median income of Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove, IL