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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Du Quoin, IL: the local picture

20%

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

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Perry County)

1,071

residents 65 or older (19% of Du Quoin)

6

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

191 Du Quoin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 24% in Perry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Du Quoin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Du Quoin compared with Perry County and Illinois

Census figure	Du Quoin	Perry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	11%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	8.6%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$51,598	—

Older residents in towns around Du Quoin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pinckneyville, IL	7.8 mi	807	28%
Christopher, IL	10 mi	694	48%
Murphysboro, IL	17 mi	1,462	28%
Benton, IL	17 mi	1,743	34%
Herrin, IL	18 mi	2,336	24%
West Frankfort, IL	18 mi	1,051	34%

Home health agencies serving Du Quoin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
At Home Health Care	Sparta, IL	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 443-2177
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621
Perry County Health Department	Pinckneyville, IL	10 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 357-5371

Nursing homes near Du Quoin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Duquoin Nursing & Rehab	Du Quoin, IL	0.0 mi	3 of 5	72	(618) 542-4731
Fairview Rehab & Healthcare	Du Quoin, IL	0.1 mi	3 of 5	76	(618) 542-3441
Pinckneyville Nursing & Rehab	Pinckneyville, IL	9.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(618) 357-2493

Straight-line miles from the center of Du Quoin. 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 Du Quoin

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 36% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Du Quoin?

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 36% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin, IL