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

Local figures

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

18%

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

5.7%

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

1,051

residents 65 or older (11% of Harvard)

33

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

184 Harvard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in McHenry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

59 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 33 home health agencies serving Harvard ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Harvard compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Harvard	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,393	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Harvard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walworth, WI	7.1 mi	516	11%
Williams Bay, WI	11 mi	822	15%
Delavan Lake, WI	12 mi	669	4.1%
Poplar Grove, IL	13 mi	576	16%
Woodstock, IL	13 mi	4,255	24%
Marengo, IL	13 mi	1,209	27%

Home health agencies serving Harvard

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	45 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	59 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.	Barrington, IL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(773) 871-8700
Amedisys Home Health	Lake Zurich, IL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 438-4805
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590

Nursing homes near Harvard

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center	Harvard, IL	2.6 mi	5 of 5	34	(815) 943-2967
Valley Hi Nursing Home	Woodstock, IL	7.3 mi	4 of 5	128	(815) 338-0312
Williams Bay Health Services	Williams Bay, WI	11 mi	1 of 5	50	(262) 245-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Harvard. 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 Harvard

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 29% of the $5,533 monthly median income of Harvard 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 Harvard: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Harvard?

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 29% of the $5,533 monthly median income of Harvard 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 Harvard, IL