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

Local figures

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

29%

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Pike County)

1,079

residents 65 or older (24% of Pittsfield)

4

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

287 Pittsfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in Pike County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

140 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Pittsfield compared with Pike County and Illinois

Census figure	Pittsfield	Pike County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	10%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	3.9%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,909	$44,240	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Louisiana, MO	17 mi	669	29%
Bowling Green, MO	27 mi	636	23%
South Jacksonville, IL	32 mi	971	30%
Hannibal, MO	32 mi	3,298	24%
Jacksonville, IL	32 mi	3,371	28%
Beardstown, IL	35 mi	762	17%

Home health agencies serving Pittsfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Blessing Home Care	Quincy, IL	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 223-8400
Pike County Health Department	Pittsfield, IL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(217) 285-4407
Hannibal Regional Hospital Home Health Agency	Hannibal, MO	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 221-6515

Nursing homes near Pittsfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pittsfield Manor	Pittsfield, IL	0.2 mi	1 of 5	89	(217) 285-5200
Eastside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Pittsfield, IL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	92	(217) 285-4491
Barry Healthcare & Sr Living	Barry, IL	13 mi	1 of 5	76	(217) 335-2326

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield

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 47% of the $3,409 monthly median income of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pittsfield?

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 47% of the $3,409 monthly median income of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, IL