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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Macoupin County)

7.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Macoupin County)

596

residents 65 or older (21% of Gillespie)

8

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

158 Gillespie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Macoupin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

46 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

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

Gillespie compared with Macoupin County and Illinois

Census figure	Gillespie	Macoupin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.7%	8.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.3%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,097	$52,626	—

Older residents in towns around Gillespie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Staunton, IL	8.0 mi	1,045	26%
Litchfield, IL	8.9 mi	1,682	21%
Carlinville, IL	11 mi	1,334	33%
Holiday Shores, IL	15 mi	498	27%
Hillsboro, IL	19 mi	862	24%
Bethalto, IL	20 mi	2,119	18%

Home health agencies serving Gillespie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Osf Saint Anthony's Home Health	Alton, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 463-5683
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Nursing homes near Gillespie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr	Gillespie, IL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	100	(217) 839-2171
Staunton Health And Rehab Ctr	Staunton, IL	7.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(618) 635-5577
Avenues At Litchfield	Litchfield, IL	9.8 mi	4 of 5	65	(217) 324-3842

Straight-line miles from the center of Gillespie. 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 Gillespie

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 51% of the $3,091 monthly median income of Gillespie 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 Gillespie: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gillespie?

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 51% of the $3,091 monthly median income of Gillespie 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 Gillespie, IL