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

Local figures

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

22%

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

0.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Peoria County)

988

residents 65 or older (23% of West Peoria)

5

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

185 West Peoria residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Peoria County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

4 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.5%).

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

West Peoria compared with Peoria County and Illinois

Census figure	West Peoria	Peoria County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.5%	7.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	7.2%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	8.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,237	$51,859	—

Older residents in towns around West Peoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bartonville, IL	3.9 mi	1,096	20%
Peoria, IL	4.0 mi	18,858	22%
Creve Coeur, IL	4.5 mi	692	13%
Peoria Heights, IL	5.0 mi	1,062	23%
East Peoria, IL	5.4 mi	4,619	15%
Pekin, IL	8.9 mi	6,158	19%

Home health agencies serving West Peoria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Francis Medical Center	Peoria, IL	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 683-7700
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	81 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Spoon River Home Health Services	Farmington, IL	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 245-0720
Iris Home Health Services, LLC	Peoria, IL	5.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(309) 649-6002
Helping Hands Home Healthcare And Staffing, LLC	Morton, IL	11 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 699-4715

Nursing homes near West Peoria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sharon Health Care Willows	Peoria, IL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	218	(309) 688-0451
Sharon Health Care Elms	Peoria, IL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	96	(309) 688-4412
Sharon Health Care Pines	Peoria, IL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	116	(309) 688-0350

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

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 45% of the $3,520 monthly median income of West Peoria 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 Peoria: common questions

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

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 45% of the $3,520 monthly median income of West Peoria 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 Peoria, IL