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

Local figures

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

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in St. Clair County)

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in St. Clair County)

984

residents 65 or older (27% of Smithton)

12

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

85 Smithton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.9%; 22% in St. Clair County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

31 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Smithton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Smithton compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figure	Smithton	St. Clair County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.9%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	6.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	7.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,212	$54,949	—

Older residents in towns around Smithton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Freeburg, IL	4.3 mi	934	20%
Millstadt, IL	6.0 mi	1,072	21%
Belleville, IL	7.0 mi	6,768	20%
Swansea, IL	9.5 mi	2,699	20%
Waterloo, IL	10 mi	2,293	21%
Shiloh, IL	10 mi	2,294	27%

Home health agencies serving Smithton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	95 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
At Home Health Care	Sparta, IL	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 443-2177
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611

Nursing homes near Smithton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Bella Of Freeburg	Freeburg, IL	5.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(618) 539-5856
Helia Southbelt Healthcare	Belleville, IL	6.1 mi	1 of 5	156	(618) 277-7700
St Paul's Senior Community	Belleville, IL	7.3 mi	1 of 5	108	(618) 233-2095

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithton. 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 Smithton

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 33% of the $4,768 monthly median income of Smithton 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 Smithton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Smithton?

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 33% of the $4,768 monthly median income of Smithton 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 Smithton, IL