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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Livingston County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Livingston County)

2,404

residents 65 or older (21% of Pontiac)

6

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

513 Pontiac residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Livingston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

149 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.1%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Pontiac ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pontiac compared with Livingston County and Illinois

Census figure	Pontiac	Livingston County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	5.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	7.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,724	$55,965	—

Older residents in towns around Pontiac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairbury, IL	12 mi	754	26%
Dwight, IL	18 mi	766	19%
Streator, IL	19 mi	2,679	27%
El Paso, IL	22 mi	501	24%
Marseilles, IL	27 mi	813	23%
Normal, IL	31 mi	6,501	19%

Home health agencies serving Pontiac

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Absolute Home Health LLC	Morris, IL	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(815) 513-5929
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Osf Home Health-Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 451-5925
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	56 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Enhabit Home Health	Des Plaines, IL	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 803-0774

Nursing homes near Pontiac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Evenglow Lodge	Pontiac, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	48	(815) 842-4613
Accolade Healthcare Of Pontiac	Pontiac, IL	1.5 mi	3 of 5	97	(815) 842-1181
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home	Pontiac, IL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(815) 844-5121

Straight-line miles from the center of Pontiac. 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 Pontiac

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 45% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Pontiac 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 Pontiac: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pontiac?

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 45% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Pontiac 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 Pontiac, IL