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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Peoria Heights, IL: the local picture

23%

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

5.6%

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

1,062

residents 65 or older (18% of Peoria Heights)

5

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

221 Peoria Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Peoria County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

54 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.6%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Peoria Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Peoria Heights compared with Peoria County and Illinois

Census figure	Peoria Heights	Peoria County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.6%	7.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	7.2%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	8.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,487	$51,859	—

Older residents in towns around Peoria Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Peoria, IL	2.5 mi	18,858	22%
West Peoria, IL	5.0 mi	988	22%
East Peoria, IL	5.3 mi	4,619	15%
Germantown Hills, IL	5.8 mi	362	0.0%
Washington, IL	7.7 mi	2,595	17%
Creve Coeur, IL	7.7 mi	692	13%

Home health agencies serving Peoria Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Francis Medical Center	Peoria, IL	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 683-7700
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	80 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	25 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	2.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 649-6002
Helping Hands Home Healthcare And Staffing, LLC	Morton, IL	11 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 699-4715

Nursing homes near Peoria Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights	Peoria Heights, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(309) 682-5428
Arcadia Care Peoria Heights	Peoria Heights, IL	0.8 mi	not rated	110	(309) 685-1545
Accolade Healthcare Of Peoria	Peoria, IL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	138	(309) 693-8777

Straight-line miles from the center of Peoria Heights. 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 Peoria Heights

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 38% of the $4,124 monthly median income of Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Peoria Heights?

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 38% of the $4,124 monthly median income of Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights, IL