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

Local figures

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

21%

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

6.6%

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

1,853

residents 65 or older (22% of Olney)

6

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

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

112 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Olney ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Olney compared with Richland County and Illinois

Census figure	Olney	Richland County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,612	$49,504	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newton, IL	18 mi	628	38%
Lawrenceville, IL	21 mi	794	22%
Flora, IL	21 mi	997	45%
Robinson, IL	27 mi	1,306	19%
Mount Carmel, IL	27 mi	1,557	29%
Fairfield, IL	29 mi	1,156	35%

Home health agencies serving Olney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Care Services	Lawrenceville, IL	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(618) 943-4428
Franciscan Vns Home Care, Inc	Beech Grove, IN	127 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 782-7200
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	83 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Clay Home Health Services	Flora, IL	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 662-4406

Nursing homes near Olney

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Richland Nursing & Rehab	Olney, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	157	(618) 395-1000
Helia Healthcare Of Olney	Olney, IL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	118	(618) 395-7421
The Haven Of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, IL	18 mi	2 of 5	99	(618) 945-2091

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 43% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Olney?

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 43% of the $3,718 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney, IL