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

Local figures

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

17%

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

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Lake County)

1,141

residents 65 or older (22% of Highwood)

31

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

179 Highwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

71 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 31 home health agencies serving Highwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Highwood compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Highwood	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.6%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,083	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Highwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland Park, IL	1.6 mi	7,400	11%
Lake Forest, IL	3.0 mi	5,184	11%
Deerfield, IL	3.4 mi	3,872	15%
Riverwoods, IL	4.8 mi	1,000	11%
Lincolnshire, IL	5.4 mi	1,952	14%
Northbrook, IL	5.5 mi	9,188	13%

Home health agencies serving Highwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	8.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590
Good Life Home Health Care, Inc	Skokie, IL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 561-4526
Amedisys Home Health	Lake Zurich, IL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 438-4805
Tru-Care Home Health, Inc	Chicago, IL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 329-0066
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943

Nursing homes near Highwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aliya Of Highwood	Highwood, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	104	(847) 432-9142
Warren Barr North Shore	Highland Park, IL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	215	(847) 266-9266
Whitehall Of Deerfield	Deerfield, IL	3.6 mi	3 of 5	190	(847) 945-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Highwood. 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 Highwood

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 18% of the $8,924 monthly median income of Highwood 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 Highwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Highwood?

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 18% of the $8,924 monthly median income of Highwood 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 Highwood, IL