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

Local figures

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

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Randolph County)

6.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Randolph County)

1,035

residents 65 or older (25% of Sparta)

5

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

459 Sparta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (47%; 29% in Randolph County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

58 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Sparta ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sparta compared with Randolph County and Illinois

Census figure	Sparta	Randolph County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.1%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,670	$52,235	—

Older residents in towns around Sparta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Red Bud, IL	15 mi	798	34%
Chester, IL	16 mi	1,019	21%
Ste. Genevieve, MO	21 mi	1,326	16%
Pinckneyville, IL	22 mi	807	28%
Freeburg, IL	23 mi	934	20%
Smithton, IL	24 mi	984	8.9%

Home health agencies serving Sparta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
At Home Health Care	Sparta, IL	1.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 443-2177
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Red Bud Regional Home Care	Red Bud, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(618) 282-3338

Nursing homes near Sparta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Randolph County Care Center	Sparta, IL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(618) 443-4351
Coulterville Rehab & Hcc	Coulterville, IL	6.6 mi	1 of 5	75	(618) 758-2256
Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab	Chester, IL	15 mi	2 of 5	83	(618) 826-3210

Straight-line miles from the center of Sparta. 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 Sparta

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 $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sparta?

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 $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta, IL