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

Local figures

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

21%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Massac County)

1,415

residents 65 or older (24% of Metropolis)

4

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

262 Metropolis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 24% in Massac County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

162 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Metropolis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Metropolis compared with Massac County and Illinois

Census figure	Metropolis	Massac County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.2%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.6%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	5.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,583	$55,364	—

Older residents in towns around Metropolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Paducah, KY	5.9 mi	4,744	25%
Massac, KY	8.1 mi	658	21%
Hendron, KY	8.4 mi	1,456	28%
Farley, KY	9.9 mi	927	34%
Reidland, KY	13 mi	966	19%
Calvert City, KY	18 mi	474	29%

Home health agencies serving Metropolis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	9.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	182 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565

Nursing homes near Metropolis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southgate Health Care Center	Metropolis, IL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	140	(618) 524-2683
Metropolis Rehab & Hcc	Metropolis, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	101	(618) 524-2634
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	5.3 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168

Straight-line miles from the center of Metropolis. 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 Metropolis

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 38% of the $4,132 monthly median income of Metropolis 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 Metropolis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Metropolis?

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 38% of the $4,132 monthly median income of Metropolis 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 Metropolis, IL