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

Local figures

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

58%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Madison County)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Madison County)

406

residents 65 or older (14% of Madison)

14

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

237 Madison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (58%; 24% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

103 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (25%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Madison ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Madison compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Madison	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	58%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	25%	8.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.7%	11%

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pontoon Beach, IL	3.2 mi	794	20%
Granite City, IL	3.2 mi	5,153	25%
East St. Louis, IL	5.1 mi	4,154	30%
Collinsville, IL	5.2 mi	4,375	22%
Caseyville, IL	5.4 mi	828	38%
Riverview, MO	7.1 mi	188	36%

Home health agencies serving Madison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099

Nursing homes near Madison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Evercare At Stearns	Granite City, IL	3.0 mi	1 of 5	109	(618) 931-3900
Evercare Of Granite City	Granite City, IL	3.4 mi	3 of 5	86	(618) 877-2700
La Bella Of Caseyville	Caseyville, IL	5.1 mi	1 of 5	150	(618) 345-3072

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

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. 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 Madison: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Madison?

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. 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 Madison, IL