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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Forest Park, IL: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Cook County)

2,651

residents 65 or older (19% of Forest Park)

98

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

513 Forest Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 22% in Cook County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

108 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.2%).

Medicare lists 98 home health agencies serving Forest Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Forest Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Forest Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.2%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,250	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Riverside, IL	1.6 mi	1,717	19%
Maywood, IL	1.7 mi	2,857	25%
River Forest, IL	1.8 mi	2,249	17%
Oak Park, IL	1.9 mi	9,454	18%
Berwyn, IL	2.1 mi	7,625	14%
Broadview, IL	2.2 mi	1,611	33%

Home health agencies serving Forest Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	7.9 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
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
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	11 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	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025

Nursing homes near Forest Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Forest Park	Forest Park, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	232	(708) 488-9850
Oak Park Oasis	Oak Park, IL	1.7 mi	1 of 5	204	(708) 848-5966
Austin Oasis, The	Chicago, IL	2.1 mi	1 of 5	216	(773) 287-5959

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Park. 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 Forest Park

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 36% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Forest Park 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 Forest Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Forest Park?

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 36% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Forest Park 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 Forest Park, IL