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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Edgar County)

1.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Edgar County)

1,757

residents 65 or older (21% of Paris)

4

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

438 Paris residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Edgar County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.7%).

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

Paris compared with Edgar County and Illinois

Census figure	Paris	Edgar County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.7%	6.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.2%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,063	$54,292	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marshall, IL	15 mi	896	13%
Clinton, IN	15 mi	1,083	39%
North Terre Haute, IN	18 mi	1,109	15%
Terre Haute, IN	20 mi	9,208	30%
Georgetown, IL	25 mi	564	25%
Rockville, IN	27 mi	693	28%

Home health agencies serving Paris

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Horizon Health Home Care	Paris, IL	0.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 466-4466

Nursing homes near Paris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twin Lakes Extended Care	Paris, IL	0.5 mi	3 of 5	56	(217) 465-5395
The Haven Of Paris	Paris, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	128	(217) 465-5376
Pleasant Meadows Senior Living	Chrisman, IL	13 mi	1 of 5	109	(217) 269-2396

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Paris?

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris, IL