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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in DuPage County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in DuPage County)

8,662

residents 65 or older (19% of Elmhurst)

122

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

1,266 Elmhurst residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in DuPage County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

298 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 122 home health agencies serving Elmhurst ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Elmhurst compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Elmhurst	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	5.2%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,264	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Elmhurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Berkeley, IL	1.7 mi	882	31%
Villa Park, IL	1.9 mi	3,291	20%
Northlake, IL	2.3 mi	2,371	33%
Hillside, IL	3.0 mi	1,413	18%
Stone Park, IL	3.3 mi	152	33%
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	3.3 mi	533	13%

Home health agencies serving Elmhurst

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alphonsa Home Health Care, Inc	Elmhurst, IL	0.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 758-4077
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	4.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625

Nursing homes near Elmhurst

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000
Park Place Christian Community	Elmhurst, IL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	37	(630) 936-4100
Grove Of Elmhurst, The	Elmhurst, IL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	180	(630) 530-5225

Straight-line miles from the center of Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst

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 23% of the $6,855 monthly median income of Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elmhurst?

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 23% of the $6,855 monthly median income of Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst, IL