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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in McHenry County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in McHenry County)

5,406

residents 65 or older (19% of McHenry)

94

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

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

182 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.5%).

Medicare lists 94 home health agencies serving McHenry ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

McHenry compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	McHenry	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.5%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,650	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around McHenry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Johnsburg, IL	4.0 mi	1,496	9.6%
Wonder Lake, IL	4.4 mi	578	17%
Lakemoor, IL	4.5 mi	630	21%
Island Lake, IL	6.1 mi	1,111	19%
Pistakee Highlands, IL	6.2 mi	458	17%
Volo, IL	6.8 mi	795	7.7%

Home health agencies serving McHenry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243

Nursing homes near McHenry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry Rehab	Mchenry, IL	0.3 mi	1 of 5	316	(815) 344-2600
Ignite Medical Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	1.1 mi	3 of 5	84	(815) 900-2500
Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The	Crystal Lake, IL	4.7 mi	5 of 5	97	(815) 477-6569

Straight-line miles from the center of McHenry. 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 McHenry

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 35% of the $4,554 monthly median income of McHenry 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 McHenry: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McHenry?

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 35% of the $4,554 monthly median income of McHenry 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 McHenry, IL