Parkinson's Care in East Chicago, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Chicago, IN: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lake County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lake County)

3,676

residents 65 or older (14% of East Chicago)

40

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

876 East Chicago residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

470 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 40 home health agencies serving East Chicago ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Chicago compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	East Chicago	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	6.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,083	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around East Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Whiting, IN	2.4 mi	473	12%
Hammond, IN	3.0 mi	10,883	25%
Burnham, IL	4.8 mi	579	19%
Calumet City, IL	5.7 mi	5,488	24%
Gary, IN	6.8 mi	12,880	24%
Highland, IN	7.0 mi	5,096	18%

Home health agencies serving East Chicago

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Community Home Health Services	Munster, IN	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 836-6716
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Greatland Home Health	Highland, IN	6.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 595-5081
One Home Health, LLC	Schererville, IN	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 472-9820

Nursing homes near East Chicago

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Health & Rehab	East Chicago, IN	1.9 mi	1 of 5	106	(219) 397-0380
Hammond-Whiting Care Center	Whiting, IN	3.8 mi	1 of 5	80	(219) 659-2770
Bria Of River Oaks	Burnham, IL	5.4 mi	1 of 5	309	(708) 862-1260

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

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,674 monthly median income of East Chicago households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Chicago: common questions

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

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,674 monthly median income of East Chicago households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Chicago, IN