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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in DuPage County)

6.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in DuPage County)

5,287

residents 65 or older (22% of Westmont)

103

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

718 Westmont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 15% in DuPage County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

314 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.3%).

Medicare lists 103 home health agencies serving Westmont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Westmont compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Westmont	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	5.2%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,311	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Westmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clarendon Hills, IL	0.9 mi	1,180	12%
Hinsdale, IL	2.3 mi	2,783	11%
Willowbrook, IL	2.4 mi	2,428	11%
Downers Grove, IL	2.5 mi	10,490	12%
Oak Brook, IL	3.1 mi	2,746	18%
Darien, IL	3.4 mi	5,324	15%

Home health agencies serving Westmont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600

Nursing homes near Westmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Burgess Square Healthcare Ctr	Westmont, IL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	203	(630) 971-2645
Oakwood Rehab And Nursing Center	Westmont, IL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	149	(630) 323-4400
Bria Of Westmont	Westmont, IL	1.7 mi	1 of 5	215	(630) 960-2026

Straight-line miles from the center of Westmont. 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 Westmont

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 33% of the $4,776 monthly median income of Westmont 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 Westmont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Westmont?

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 33% of the $4,776 monthly median income of Westmont 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 Westmont, IL