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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Stephenson County)

4.6%

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

611

residents 65 or older (22% of Lena)

5

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

104 Lena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 21% in Stephenson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

26 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Lena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lena compared with Stephenson County and Illinois

Census figure	Lena	Stephenson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	5.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$58,197	—

Older residents in towns around Lena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Freeport, IL	11 mi	5,652	25%
Monroe, WI	18 mi	2,429	15%
Savanna, IL	26 mi	680	28%
Brodhead, WI	28 mi	575	35%
Mount Morris, IL	30 mi	897	32%
Winnebago, IL	31 mi	650	35%

Home health agencies serving Lena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Ssm Health At Home Monroe	Monroe, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 324-1230
Interim Healthcare Of Lake County	Libertyville, IL	96 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 433-5650
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177

Nursing homes near Lena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Serenity Estates Of Lena	Lena, IL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	101	(815) 369-4561
Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care	Freeport, IL	9.8 mi	1 of 5	109	(815) 235-6196
Allure Of Stockton	Stockton, IL	10 mi	4 of 5	49	(815) 947-2215

Straight-line miles from the center of Lena. 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 Lena

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lena 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 Lena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lena?

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lena 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 Lena, IL