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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Winnebago County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Winnebago County)

26,200

residents 65 or older (18% of Rockford)

50

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

7,344 Rockford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 25% in Winnebago County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,776 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 50 home health agencies serving Rockford ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rockford compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Rockford	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,581	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Rockford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cherry Valley, IL	4.8 mi	766	16%
Loves Park, IL	6.4 mi	4,350	28%
Machesney Park, IL	7.7 mi	3,935	21%
Winnebago, IL	8.7 mi	650	35%
Belvidere, IL	9.0 mi	4,029	32%
Davis Junction, IL	10 mi	166	49%

Home health agencies serving Rockford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	64 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.	Barrington, IL	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(773) 871-8700
Prestige Home Health Services, Inc	Chicago, IL	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 693-0100
Journeycare Home Health	Palos Heights, IL	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 233-3337

Nursing homes near Rockford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pa Peterson At The Citadel	Rockford, IL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	129	(815) 399-8832
The Citadel At Saint Anne Place	Rockford, IL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	179	(815) 229-1999
Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr	Rockford, IL	2.9 mi	1 of 5	213	(815) 397-5531

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockford. 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 Rockford

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 40% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Rockford 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 Rockford: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockford?

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 40% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Rockford 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 Rockford, IL