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

Local figures

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

28%

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

4.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Lee County)

2,967

residents 65 or older (20% of Dixon)

7

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

679 Dixon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 22% in Lee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

114 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.7%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Dixon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dixon compared with Lee County and Illinois

Census figure	Dixon	Lee County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	8.3%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,341	$54,111	—

Older residents in towns around Dixon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sterling, IL	12 mi	3,219	22%
Rock Falls, IL	12 mi	1,675	32%
Oregon, IL	14 mi	877	51%
Mount Morris, IL	14 mi	897	32%
Rochelle, IL	22 mi	1,474	33%
Byron, IL	22 mi	616	12%

Home health agencies serving Dixon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC	Lombard, IL	75 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 620-9064
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	58 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Cgh Home Nursing	Sterling, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 622-0836
Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc	Sterling, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 626-3467

Nursing homes near Dixon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Square	Dixon, IL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	27	(815) 288-2251
Dixon Rehab & Hcc	Dixon, IL	0.8 mi	3 of 5	97	(815) 284-3393
Franklin Grove Living And Rehab	Franklin Grove, IL	9.0 mi	5 of 5	132	(815) 456-2374

Straight-line miles from the center of Dixon. 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 Dixon

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 42% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Dixon 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 Dixon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dixon?

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 42% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Dixon 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 Dixon, IL