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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Stephenson County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.0% in Stephenson County)

5,652

residents 65 or older (24% of Freeport)

12

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

1,325 Freeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Stephenson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

372 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.1%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Freeport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Freeport compared with Stephenson County and Illinois

Census figure	Freeport	Stephenson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	5.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,970	$58,197	—

Older residents in towns around Freeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lena, IL	11 mi	611	18%
Mount Morris, IL	20 mi	897	32%
Winnebago, IL	21 mi	650	35%
Monroe, WI	22 mi	2,429	15%
Byron, IL	22 mi	616	12%
Oregon, IL	24 mi	877	51%

Home health agencies serving Freeport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	92 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Healthcare Plus Corporation	Rolling Meadows, IL	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 776-0800
All About Healthcare, Inc	Chicago, IL	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 568-1480

Nursing homes near Freeport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village	Freeport, IL	1.4 mi	1 of 5	124	(815) 232-6181
Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care	Freeport, IL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	109	(815) 235-6196
Stephenson Nursing Center	Freeport, IL	2.1 mi	3 of 5	148	(815) 235-6173

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeport. 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 Freeport

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 42% of the $3,748 monthly median income of Freeport 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 Freeport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Freeport?

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 42% of the $3,748 monthly median income of Freeport 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 Freeport, IL