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

Local figures

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

15%

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

6.9%

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

2,875

residents 65 or older (24% of Kewanee)

7

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

397 Kewanee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Henry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

190 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Kewanee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kewanee compared with Henry County and Illinois

Census figure	Kewanee	Henry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	5.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,463	$50,194	—

Older residents in towns around Kewanee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Geneseo, IL	19 mi	1,667	21%
Princeton, IL	26 mi	2,049	22%
Colona, IL	27 mi	896	24%
Knoxville, IL	30 mi	691	20%
Coal Valley, IL	30 mi	914	11%
Galesburg, IL	31 mi	6,364	21%

Home health agencies serving Kewanee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf Home Health-Western Region	Galesburg, IL	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 344-9700
Candlelight Home Healthcare LLC	Coal City, IL	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 518-5165
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care	Galesburg, IL	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(309) 343-9031
Home Hlth Svcs Of Hammond Henry Hosp	Geneseo, IL	20 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 944-4853
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Nursing homes near Kewanee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avenues At Royal Oak	Kewanee, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	200	(309) 852-3389
Arcadia Care Kewanee	Kewanee, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	84	(309) 853-4429
Arcadia Care Toulon	Toulon, IL	11 mi	1 of 5	136	(309) 286-2631

Straight-line miles from the center of Kewanee. 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 Kewanee

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 44% of the $3,622 monthly median income of Kewanee 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 Kewanee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kewanee?

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 44% of the $3,622 monthly median income of Kewanee 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 Kewanee, IL