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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in White County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in White County)

1,187

residents 65 or older (24% of Carmi)

4

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

305 Carmi residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 25% in White County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

66 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Carmi ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Carmi compared with White County and Illinois

Census figure	Carmi	White County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	8.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.1%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,984	$40,337	—

Older residents in towns around Carmi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Vernon, IN	18 mi	1,454	26%
McLeansboro, IL	20 mi	566	23%
Fairfield, IL	23 mi	1,156	35%
Eldorado, IL	24 mi	885	29%
Harrisburg, IL	32 mi	1,727	40%
Morganfield, KY	32 mi	839	32%

Home health agencies serving Carmi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Egyptian Health Department	Eldorado, IL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 383-1261
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	48 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	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	142 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488

Nursing homes near Carmi

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wabash Senior Living & Rehab	Carmi, IL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	156	(618) 382-4644
White County Rehab And Nursing	Carmi, IL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	74	(618) 382-7270
New Harmony Health Care Center	New Harmony, IN	14 mi	1 of 5	96	(812) 682-4104

Straight-line miles from the center of Carmi. 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 Carmi

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 56% of the $2,832 monthly median income of Carmi 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 Carmi: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carmi?

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 56% of the $2,832 monthly median income of Carmi 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 Carmi, IL