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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Coles County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Coles County)

3,203

residents 65 or older (19% of Mattoon)

6

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

716 Mattoon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 26% in Coles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

309 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Mattoon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mattoon compared with Coles County and Illinois

Census figure	Mattoon	Coles County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	8.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,202	$49,559	—

Older residents in towns around Mattoon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Charleston, IL	9.9 mi	2,604	37%
Arcola, IL	15 mi	401	26%
Sullivan, IL	15 mi	762	20%
Tuscola, IL	22 mi	781	21%
Shelbyville, IL	24 mi	971	27%
Effingham, IL	27 mi	2,602	34%

Home health agencies serving Mattoon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	69 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Nursing homes near Mattoon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palm Garden Of Mattoon	Mattoon, IL	0.7 mi	1 of 5	178	(217) 234-7403
Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home	Mattoon, IL	0.7 mi	1 of 5	162	(217) 235-5449
Mattoon Rehab & Hcc	Mattoon, IL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	148	(217) 235-7138

Straight-line miles from the center of Mattoon. 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 Mattoon

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 49% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Mattoon 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 Mattoon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mattoon?

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 49% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Mattoon 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 Mattoon, IL