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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cahokia Heights, IL: the local picture

32%

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

3.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in St. Clair County)

1,915

residents 65 or older (11% of Cahokia Heights)

14

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

567 Cahokia Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 22% in St. Clair County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

70 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.9%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Cahokia Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cahokia Heights compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figure	Cahokia Heights	St. Clair County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.9%	6.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,160	$54,949	—

Older residents in towns around Cahokia Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East St. Louis, IL	3.3 mi	4,154	30%
Dupo, IL	5.1 mi	576	11%
St. Louis, MO	6.5 mi	44,707	26%
Lemay, MO	7.5 mi	2,439	24%
Caseyville, IL	7.6 mi	828	38%
Fairview Heights, IL	8.3 mi	3,239	16%

Home health agencies serving Cahokia Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	87 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200

Nursing homes near Cahokia Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Cahokia	Cahokia, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(618) 332-0114
Bria Of Cahokia	Cahokia, IL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	133	(618) 337-9400
Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center	Saint Louis, MO	4.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(314) 752-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Cahokia Heights. 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 Cahokia Heights

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 47% of the $3,347 monthly median income of Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cahokia Heights?

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 47% of the $3,347 monthly median income of Cahokia Heights 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 Cahokia Heights, IL