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

Local figures

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

18%

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

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Fayette County)

1,067

residents 65 or older (18% of Vandalia)

6

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

176 Vandalia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 21% in Fayette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

89 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

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

Vandalia compared with Fayette County and Illinois

Census figure	Vandalia	Fayette County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	8.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,024	$40,586	—

Older residents in towns around Vandalia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greenville, IL	16 mi	1,050	26%
Hillsboro, IL	24 mi	862	24%
Salem, IL	25 mi	1,498	29%
Carlyle, IL	28 mi	612	15%
Pana, IL	29 mi	1,192	26%
Centralia, IL	31 mi	2,615	26%

Home health agencies serving Vandalia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fayette County Health Dept	Vandalia, IL	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 283-7262
Bond County Health Department	Greenville, IL	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 664-5020
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Quad County Home Health Agency	Pana, IL	29 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 562-6380

Nursing homes near Vandalia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fayette County Hospital	Vandalia, IL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	63	(618) 283-1231
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living	Vandalia, IL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	116	(618) 283-4262
The Haven Of St. Elmo	St Elmo, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	60	(618) 829-5581

Straight-line miles from the center of Vandalia. 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 Vandalia

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 58% of the $2,752 monthly median income of Vandalia 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 Vandalia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Vandalia?

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 58% of the $2,752 monthly median income of Vandalia 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 Vandalia, IL