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

Local figures

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

21%

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

2.5%

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

1,667

residents 65 or older (25% of Geneseo)

8

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

343 Geneseo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Henry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.5%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Geneseo ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Geneseo compared with Henry County and Illinois

Census figure	Geneseo	Henry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.5%	5.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,462	$50,194	—

Older residents in towns around Geneseo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Colona, IL	9.3 mi	896	24%
East Moline, IL	13 mi	3,715	23%
Silvis, IL	14 mi	2,318	17%
Coal Valley, IL	15 mi	914	11%
Le Claire, IA	15 mi	694	12%
Moline, IL	18 mi	7,901	20%

Home health agencies serving Geneseo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080

Nursing homes near Geneseo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Geneseo	Geneseo, IL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	72	(309) 944-6424
Hammond-Henry District Hsp	Geneseo, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	38	(309) 944-6431
Hillcrest Home	Geneseo, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(309) 944-2147

Straight-line miles from the center of Geneseo. 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 Geneseo

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 39% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Geneseo 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 Geneseo: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Geneseo?

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 39% of the $4,039 monthly median income of Geneseo 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.

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