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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rock Falls, IL: the local picture

32%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Whiteside County)

1,675

residents 65 or older (20% of Rock Falls)

6

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

523 Rock Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 21% in Whiteside County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Rock Falls compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Rock Falls	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,662	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Rock Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sterling, IL	1.9 mi	3,219	22%
Dixon, IL	12 mi	2,967	28%
Morrison, IL	14 mi	813	24%
Mount Morris, IL	23 mi	897	32%
Fulton, IL	25 mi	826	18%
Oregon, IL	25 mi	877	51%

Home health agencies serving Rock Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	2.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	46 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Cgh Home Nursing	Sterling, IL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 622-0836
Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc	Sterling, IL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 626-3467
Lkb Health Care, Ltd	Lincolnwood, IL	102 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 749-2390

Nursing homes near Rock Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citadel Of Sterling,The	Sterling, IL	2.5 mi	3 of 5	121	(815) 626-4264
Allure Of Sterling	Sterling, IL	2.6 mi	1 of 5	130	(815) 626-9020
La Bella Of Sterling	Sterling, IL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 626-0233

Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Falls. 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 Rock Falls

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 49% of the $3,222 monthly median income of Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rock Falls?

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 49% of the $3,222 monthly median income of Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls, IL