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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Tazewell County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Tazewell County)

6,158

residents 65 or older (19% of Pekin)

7

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

1,124 Pekin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 18% in Tazewell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

598 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Pekin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pekin compared with Tazewell County and Illinois

Census figure	Pekin	Tazewell County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	7.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,780	$58,382	—

Older residents in towns around Pekin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Creve Coeur, IL	5.0 mi	692	13%
Bartonville, IL	5.4 mi	1,096	20%
East Peoria, IL	8.4 mi	4,619	15%
Morton, IL	8.9 mi	3,833	13%
West Peoria, IL	8.9 mi	988	22%
Peoria Heights, IL	13 mi	1,062	23%

Home health agencies serving Pekin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Francis Medical Center	Peoria, IL	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 683-7700
Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care	Galesburg, IL	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(309) 343-9031
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	77 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Spoon River Home Health Services	Farmington, IL	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 245-0720
Iris Home Health Services, LLC	Peoria, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 649-6002

Nursing homes near Pekin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Timbercreek Rehab And Health Care Center	Pekin, IL	0.3 mi	1 of 5	202	(309) 347-1110
Hallmark Healthcare Of Pekin	Pekin, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	71	(309) 347-3121
Pekin Manor	Pekin, IL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	130	(309) 353-1099

Straight-line miles from the center of Pekin. 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 Pekin

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pekin?

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 37% of the $4,315 monthly median income of Pekin 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 Pekin, IL