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

Local figures

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

12%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.0% in Ogle County)

616

residents 65 or older (16% of Byron)

13

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

63 Byron residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 24% in Ogle County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Byron ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Byron compared with Ogle County and Illinois

Census figure	Byron	Ogle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	6.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	5.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,370	$58,226	—

Older residents in towns around Byron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oregon, IL	8.3 mi	877	51%
Davis Junction, IL	9.1 mi	166	49%
Mount Morris, IL	9.8 mi	897	32%
Winnebago, IL	10 mi	650	35%
Rockford, IL	14 mi	26,200	29%
Cherry Valley, IL	17 mi	766	16%

Home health agencies serving Byron

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Medpro Health Providers	Tinley Park, IL	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 240-8088
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Family Home Health Services, Inc	Addison, IL	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 317-3300

Nursing homes near Byron

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neighbors Health Center	Byron, IL	0.3 mi	5 of 5	131	(815) 234-2511
Oregon Living And Rehabilitation Center	Oregon, IL	8.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(815) 732-7994
Allure Of Pinecrest	Mount Morris, IL	10 mi	2 of 5	125	(815) 734-4103

Straight-line miles from the center of Byron. 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 Byron

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 39% of the $4,031 monthly median income of Byron 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 Byron: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Byron?

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 39% of the $4,031 monthly median income of Byron 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 Byron, IL