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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Cook County)

5,980

residents 65 or older (22% of Wilmette)

98

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

1,166 Wilmette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 22% in Cook County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

218 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).

Medicare lists 98 home health agencies serving Wilmette ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wilmette compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Wilmette	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,781	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kenilworth, IL	1.1 mi	331	5.7%
Winnetka, IL	2.1 mi	1,982	9.1%
Evanston, IL	2.8 mi	14,153	13%
Skokie, IL	2.9 mi	13,981	18%
Northfield, IL	3.1 mi	1,446	10%
Morton Grove, IL	3.9 mi	5,944	23%

Home health agencies serving Wilmette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, I	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 480-7877
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Nursing homes near Wilmette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alden Estates Of Evanston	Evanston, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(847) 328-6000
Westminster Place	Evanston, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	105	(847) 492-4800
Alden Estates Of Skokie	Skokie, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	56	(847) 676-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmette. 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 Wilmette

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wilmette?

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 18% of the $8,815 monthly median income of Wilmette 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 Wilmette, IL