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

Local figures

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

20%

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

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Moultrie County)

762

residents 65 or older (18% of Sullivan)

6

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

132 Sullivan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Moultrie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

62 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Sullivan ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sullivan compared with Moultrie County and Illinois

Census figure	Sullivan	Moultrie County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	8.3%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,849	$47,545	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3,203	25%
Shelbyville, IL	16 mi	971	27%
Arcola, IL	17 mi	401	26%
Mount Zion, IL	20 mi	1,109	6.8%
Tuscola, IL	23 mi	781	21%
Charleston, IL	24 mi	2,604	37%

Home health agencies serving Sullivan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	54 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Nursing homes near Sullivan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sullivan Healthcare & Senior Living	Sullivan, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	123	(217) 728-4327
Eastview Healthcare & Senior Living	Sullivan, IL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	63	(217) 728-7367
Palm Garden Of Mattoon	Mattoon, IL	16 mi	1 of 5	178	(217) 234-7403

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

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 $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sullivan?

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 $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan, IL