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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Will County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Will County)

2,060

residents 65 or older (25% of Crete)

89

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

267 Crete residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in Will County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

207 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 89 home health agencies serving Crete ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Crete compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Crete	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,031	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Crete

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Steger, IL	2.2 mi	1,979	24%
South Chicago Heights, IL	3.0 mi	424	31%
Park Forest, IL	4.3 mi	3,340	24%
Sauk Village, IL	4.4 mi	1,024	21%
University Park, IL	4.6 mi	829	21%
Chicago Heights, IL	4.9 mi	3,820	23%

Home health agencies serving Crete

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Prime Home Care - Olympia Fields	Olympia Fields, IL	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 898-3500
Gold Coast Home Health, Inc	Olympia Fields, IL	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 991-7126

Nursing homes near Crete

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St James Wellness Rehab Villas	Crete, IL	2.5 mi	2 of 5	110	(708) 672-6700
Bria Of Chicago Heights	South Chicago Height, IL	3.6 mi	1 of 5	112	(708) 756-5200
Aperion Care Chicago Heights	Chicago Heights, IL	4.7 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 481-4444

Straight-line miles from the center of Crete. 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 Crete

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 26% of the $6,003 monthly median income of Crete 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 Crete: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Crete?

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 26% of the $6,003 monthly median income of Crete 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 Crete, IL