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

Local figures

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

26%

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

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Rock Island County)

6,797

residents 65 or older (19% of Rock Island)

7

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

1,685 Rock Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Rock Island County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

638 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

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

Rock Island compared with Rock Island County and Illinois

Census figure	Rock Island	Rock Island County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,802	$53,586	—

Older residents in towns around Rock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milan, IL	2.6 mi	1,083	22%
Moline, IL	4.8 mi	7,901	20%
Davenport, IA	6.1 mi	16,575	22%
Coal Valley, IL	7.9 mi	914	11%
Bettendorf, IA	8.8 mi	7,457	14%
Silvis, IL	9.3 mi	2,318	17%

Home health agencies serving Rock Island

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Nursing homes near Rock Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arcadia Care Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	1.4 mi	2 of 5	177	(309) 788-0458
Friendship Manor	Rock Island, IL	1.5 mi	3 of 5	94	(309) 786-9667
St Anthony's Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Rock Island, IL	2.7 mi	1 of 5	130	(309) 788-7631

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

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Island: common questions

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

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Island, IL