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

Local figures

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Jo Daviess County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Jo Daviess County)

1,117

residents 65 or older (38% of Galena)

4

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

112 Galena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 16% in Jo Daviess County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

90 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Galena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Galena compared with Jo Daviess County and Illinois

Census figure	Galena	Jo Daviess County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	5.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	38%	30%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,299	$60,781	—

Older residents in towns around Galena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dubuque, IA	15 mi	12,258	13%
Asbury, IA	19 mi	887	6.8%
Platteville, WI	21 mi	1,286	14%
Savanna, IL	27 mi	680	28%
Maquoketa, IA	28 mi	1,336	13%
Lena, IL	31 mi	611	18%

Home health agencies serving Galena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	138 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	56 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
24 Hour Care, LLC	Galena, IL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(815) 777-2424

Nursing homes near Galena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Galena Stauss Nursing Home	Galena, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	57	(815) 776-7254
St Dominic Villa	Hazel Green, WI	9.0 mi	2 of 5	62	(608) 748-9814
Mill Valley Care Center	Bellevue, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	46	(563) 872-5521

Straight-line miles from the center of Galena. 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 Galena

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 $4,192 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Galena?

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 $4,192 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena, IL