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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fox Lake, IL: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in McHenry County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in McHenry County)

2,353

residents 65 or older (21% of Fox Lake)

58

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

561 Fox Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 17% in McHenry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 58 home health agencies serving Fox Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fox Lake compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Fox Lake	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,946	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Fox Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pistakee Highlands, IL	2.2 mi	458	17%
Spring Grove, IL	3.3 mi	968	10%
Johnsburg, IL	4.5 mi	1,496	9.6%
Long Lake, IL	4.8 mi	298	10%
Round Lake Heights, IL	5.0 mi	189	44%
Lake Villa, IL	5.2 mi	1,102	24%

Home health agencies serving Fox Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Nursing homes near Fox Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Retirement Village	Round Lake Beach, IL	6.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(847) 546-5300
Village At Victory Lakes, The	Lindenhurst, IL	7.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(847) 356-5900
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	8.2 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Lake. 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 Fox Lake

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 38% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fox Lake?

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 38% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake, IL