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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Alton, IL: the local picture

15%

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

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Madison County)

890

residents 65 or older (16% of East Alton)

12

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

136 East Alton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 24% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

81 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.1%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving East Alton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Alton compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	East Alton	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	8.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,841	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around East Alton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rosewood Heights, IL	1.9 mi	1,068	23%
Wood River, IL	2.2 mi	1,691	38%
Alton, IL	2.7 mi	4,354	28%
Bethalto, IL	3.6 mi	2,119	18%
Godfrey, IL	7.8 mi	4,551	20%
Spanish Lake, MO	8.5 mi	2,122	41%

Home health agencies serving East Alton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	65 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	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731

Nursing homes near East Alton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nexus At Alton	Alton, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	181	(618) 465-8887
Bria Of Woodriver	Wood River, IL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	106	(618) 259-4111
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy	Alton, IL	3.0 mi	3 of 5	64	(618) 463-7330

Straight-line miles from the center of East Alton. 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 East Alton

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 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of East Alton 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 East Alton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Alton?

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 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of East Alton 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 East Alton, IL