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

Local figures

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

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Cook County)

2,371

residents 65 or older (19% of Northlake)

148

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

664 Northlake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 22% in Cook County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

63 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 148 home health agencies serving Northlake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Northlake compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Northlake	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,008	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Northlake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stone Park, IL	1.5 mi	152	33%
Berkeley, IL	1.8 mi	882	31%
Franklin Park, IL	2.0 mi	2,114	21%
Melrose Park, IL	2.3 mi	3,138	28%
Elmhurst, IL	2.3 mi	8,662	15%
Bellwood, IL	2.6 mi	2,914	24%

Home health agencies serving Northlake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alphonsa Home Health Care, Inc	Elmhurst, IL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 758-4077
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	6.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	6.1 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Avant Care Home Health Care, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-3960
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600

Nursing homes near Northlake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citadel At Casa Scalabrini	Northlake, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	229	(708) 562-0040
Avenora Elmhurst	Elmhurst, IL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	108	(630) 516-5000
Grove Of Elmhurst, The	Elmhurst, IL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(630) 530-5225

Straight-line miles from the center of Northlake. 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 Northlake

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 36% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Northlake 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 Northlake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Northlake?

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 36% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Northlake 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 Northlake, IL