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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Lake County)

867

residents 65 or older (24% of Wadsworth)

53

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

138 Wadsworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 53 home health agencies serving Wadsworth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wadsworth compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Wadsworth	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.6%	11%

Older residents in towns around Wadsworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beach Park, IL	2.6 mi	2,647	19%
Zion, IL	3.8 mi	2,797	22%
Grandwood Park, IL	5.2 mi	649	22%
Winthrop Harbor, IL	5.4 mi	1,493	11%
Pleasant Prairie, WI	5.6 mi	4,165	24%
Gurnee, IL	5.6 mi	4,725	22%

Home health agencies serving Wadsworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625

Nursing homes near Wadsworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Zion	Zion, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 746-8382
Alpine Care Of Zion	Zion, IL	5.2 mi	2 of 5	244	(847) 746-8435
Aspyre Of Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	5.5 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 244-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Wadsworth. 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 Wadsworth

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. 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 Wadsworth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wadsworth?

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. 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 Wadsworth, IL