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

Local figures

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

51%

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.0% in Ogle County)

877

residents 65 or older (23% of Oregon)

12

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

431 Oregon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (51%; 24% in Ogle County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

174 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (21%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Oregon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oregon compared with Ogle County and Illinois

Census figure	Oregon	Ogle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	51%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	6.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	5.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,864	$58,226	—

Older residents in towns around Oregon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Morris, IL	5.4 mi	897	32%
Byron, IL	8.3 mi	616	12%
Dixon, IL	14 mi	2,967	28%
Davis Junction, IL	14 mi	166	49%
Rochelle, IL	15 mi	1,474	33%
Winnebago, IL	18 mi	650	35%

Home health agencies serving Oregon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC	Lombard, IL	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 620-9064
Swedishamerican Hh Care Med S	Rockford, IL	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(779) 696-7550
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330

Nursing homes near Oregon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oregon Living And Rehabilitation Center	Oregon, IL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	104	(815) 732-7994
Allure Of Pinecrest	Mount Morris, IL	5.5 mi	2 of 5	125	(815) 734-4103
Neighbors Health Center	Byron, IL	8.6 mi	5 of 5	131	(815) 234-2511

Straight-line miles from the center of Oregon. 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 Oregon

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 30% of the $5,322 monthly median income of Oregon 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 Oregon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oregon?

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 30% of the $5,322 monthly median income of Oregon 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.

More near Oregon

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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Oregon

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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 Oregon, IL