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

Local figures

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

23%

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Hamilton County)

566

residents 65 or older (21% of McLeansboro)

5

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

117 McLeansboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 26% in Hamilton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

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

McLeansboro compared with Hamilton County and Illinois

Census figure	McLeansboro	Hamilton County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	13%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	8.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	63%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	5.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,868	$50,199	—

Older residents in towns around McLeansboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carmi, IL	20 mi	1,187	30%
Eldorado, IL	20 mi	885	29%
Benton, IL	21 mi	1,743	34%
Fairfield, IL	22 mi	1,156	35%
Harrisburg, IL	24 mi	1,727	40%
West Frankfort, IL	25 mi	1,051	34%

Home health agencies serving McLeansboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Egyptian Health Department	Eldorado, IL	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 383-1261
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621

Nursing homes near McLeansboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Silver Foxes Sr Living & Rehab	Mcleansboro, IL	0.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(618) 643-2325
Mcleansboro Rehab & Hlth C Ctr	Mcleansboro, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	43	(618) 643-3728
Eldorado Rehab & Healthcare	Eldorado, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	99	(618) 273-3353

Straight-line miles from the center of McLeansboro. 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 McLeansboro

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 53% of the $2,989 monthly median income of McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McLeansboro?

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 53% of the $2,989 monthly median income of McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro, IL