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

Local figures

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

34%

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Effingham County)

2,602

residents 65 or older (21% of Effingham)

5

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

801 Effingham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 24% in Effingham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

483 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (21%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Effingham ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Effingham compared with Effingham County and Illinois

Census figure	Effingham	Effingham County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	12%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.2%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,155	$57,511	—

Older residents in towns around Effingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newton, IL	23 mi	628	38%
Shelbyville, IL	24 mi	971	27%
Mattoon, IL	27 mi	3,203	25%
Vandalia, IL	32 mi	1,067	18%
Flora, IL	32 mi	997	45%
Charleston, IL	32 mi	2,604	37%

Home health agencies serving Effingham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	99 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Clay Home Health Services	Flora, IL	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 662-4406

Nursing homes near Effingham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center	Effingham, IL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	154	(217) 342-2171
Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living	Effingham, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	62	(217) 347-7781
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center	Effingham, IL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(217) 347-7121

Straight-line miles from the center of Effingham. 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 Effingham

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 44% of the $3,596 monthly median income of Effingham 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 Effingham: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Effingham?

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 44% of the $3,596 monthly median income of Effingham 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 Effingham, IL