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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Will County)

2.8%

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

217

residents 65 or older (8.5% of Rockdale)

83

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

37 Rockdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Will County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

6 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 83 home health agencies serving Rockdale ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rockdale compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Rockdale	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,167	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Rockdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Joliet, IL	1.5 mi	17,319	18%
Ridgewood, IL	4.7 mi	137	12%
Shorewood, IL	4.8 mi	4,107	15%
Ingalls Park, IL	4.8 mi	360	24%
Crest Hill, IL	4.8 mi	3,803	28%
Fairmont, IL	5.2 mi	327	31%

Home health agencies serving Rockdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Nursing homes near Rockdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Joliet Living & Rehab Center	Joliet, IL	0.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(815) 729-3801
Avantara Joliet	Joliet, IL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	154	(815) 725-3400
Parc Joliet	Joliet, IL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	203	(815) 725-0443

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockdale. 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 Rockdale

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 39% of the $4,097 monthly median income of Rockdale 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 Rockdale: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockdale?

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 39% of the $4,097 monthly median income of Rockdale 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Rockdale, IL