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

Local figures

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

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Clay County)

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in Clay County)

997

residents 65 or older (22% of Flora)

5

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

404 Flora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%; 30% in Clay County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

272 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (30%).

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

Flora compared with Clay County and Illinois

Census figure	Flora	Clay County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	30%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	30%	16%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	33%	14%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	40%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,293	$42,809	—

Older residents in towns around Flora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairfield, IL	20 mi	1,156	35%
Olney, IL	21 mi	1,853	21%
Salem, IL	26 mi	1,498	29%
Newton, IL	28 mi	628	38%
Effingham, IL	32 mi	2,602	34%
Mount Vernon, IL	34 mi	2,757	19%

Home health agencies serving Flora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	32 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	59 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	102 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Clay Home Health Services	Flora, IL	1.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 662-4406

Nursing homes near Flora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Axiom Gardens Of Flora	Flora, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(618) 662-8361
Axiom Healthcare Of Flora	Flora, IL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(618) 662-8381
Cisne Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Cisne, IL	10 mi	2 of 5	35	(618) 673-2177

Straight-line miles from the center of Flora. 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 Flora

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 65% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Flora 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 Flora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Flora?

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 65% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Flora 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 Flora, IL