In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Hawthorn Woods, IL
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Parkinson’s Care in Hawthorn Woods, IL: the local picture
42 Hawthorn Woods residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (3.8%; 16% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
15 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.4%).
Medicare lists 119 home health agencies serving Hawthorn Woods ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Hawthorn Woods compared with Lake County and Illinois
| Census figure | Hawthorn Woods | Lake County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 3.8% | 16% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 1.4% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 6.3% | 25% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $178,566 | $80,242 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hawthorn Woods
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich, IL | 3.0 mi | 2,862 | 14% |
| Mundelein, IL | 3.7 mi | 4,711 | 11% |
| North Barrington, IL | 3.7 mi | 684 | 12% |
| Kildeer, IL | 3.9 mi | 791 | 16% |
| Long Grove, IL | 4.0 mi | 1,718 | 7.5% |
| Wauconda, IL | 4.5 mi | 1,579 | 16% |
Home health agencies serving Hawthorn Woods
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 9.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (847) 392-3896 |
| All Quality Home Health Care, LLC | Wheeling, IL | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 676-1470 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 437-0774 |
| Wellcare Home Health, Inc | Northbrook, IL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 562-4041 |
| Solaris Home Healthcare | Northbrook, IL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 701-2243 |
| Progressive Home Health Care | Northbrook, IL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (847) 753-6800 |
Nursing homes near Hawthorn Woods
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantara Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich, IL | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 203 | (847) 726-1200 |
| Thrive Of Lake County | Mundelein, IL | 3.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 185 | (847) 377-7200 |
| Alta Rehab At Wauconda | Wauconda, IL | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 149 | (847) 526-5551 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorn Woods. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Hawthorn Woods
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 11% of the $14,881 monthly median income of Hawthorn Woods 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Hawthorn Woods: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hawthorn Woods?
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 11% of the $14,881 monthly median income of Hawthorn Woods 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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