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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Frankfort, IL: the local picture

34%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Franklin County)

1,051

residents 65 or older (15% of West Frankfort)

6

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

332 West Frankfort residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 29% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

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

West Frankfort compared with Franklin County and Illinois

Census figure	West Frankfort	Franklin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	8.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,352	$43,299	—

Older residents in towns around West Frankfort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Johnston City, IL	5.4 mi	556	45%
Benton, IL	7.9 mi	1,743	34%
Christopher, IL	8.3 mi	694	48%
Herrin, IL	8.9 mi	2,336	24%
Marion, IL	11 mi	3,963	25%
Carterville, IL	13 mi	985	36%

Home health agencies serving West Frankfort

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621
Ability Home Health And Rehab LLC	Christopher, IL	9.1 mi	not rated	—	(618) 534-9678

Nursing homes near West Frankfort

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort	West Frankfort, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	96	(618) 932-2109
Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab	Benton, IL	6.2 mi	3 of 5	80	(618) 439-4501
Helia Healthcare Of Benton	Benton, IL	7.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(618) 439-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of West Frankfort. 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 West Frankfort

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 39% of the $4,029 monthly median income of West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Frankfort?

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 39% of the $4,029 monthly median income of West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort, IL