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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Mount Zion, IL: the local picture

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Macon County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Macon County)

1,109

residents 65 or older (20% of Mount Zion)

8

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

74 Mount Zion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.8%; 21% in Macon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Mount Zion ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mount Zion compared with Macon County and Illinois

Census figure	Mount Zion	Macon County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.8%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	6.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	9.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,050	$48,907	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Zion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Decatur, IL	5.6 mi	14,840	23%
Forsyth, IL	11 mi	678	24%
Sullivan, IL	20 mi	762	20%
Monticello, IL	24 mi	1,384	18%
Clinton, IL	25 mi	1,291	23%
Shelbyville, IL	26 mi	971	27%

Home health agencies serving Mount Zion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663
SC Home Health Nfp	Springfield, IL	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 528-7541

Nursing homes near Mount Zion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
MT Zion Health & Rehab Center	Mount Zion, IL	0.5 mi	1 of 5	71	(217) 864-2356
Imboden Creek Senior Living	Decatur, IL	4.3 mi	1 of 5	95	(217) 422-6464
Fair Havens Senior Living	Decatur, IL	5.5 mi	1 of 5	154	(217) 429-2551

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Zion. 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 Mount Zion

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 28% of the $5,754 monthly median income of Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mount Zion?

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 28% of the $5,754 monthly median income of Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion, IL