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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Winnebago County)

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Winnebago County)

650

residents 65 or older (22% of Winnebago)

15

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

221 Winnebago residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 25% in Winnebago County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Winnebago ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Winnebago compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Winnebago	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	8.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,269	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Winnebago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rockford, IL	8.7 mi	26,200	29%
Byron, IL	10 mi	616	12%
Machesney Park, IL	13 mi	3,935	21%
Davis Junction, IL	13 mi	166	49%
Loves Park, IL	13 mi	4,350	28%
Cherry Valley, IL	13 mi	766	16%

Home health agencies serving Winnebago

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	72 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Healthcare Plus Corporation	Rolling Meadows, IL	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 776-0800
Metropolitan Home Health Care, Inc	Wheeling, IL	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 568-1033
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014

Nursing homes near Winnebago

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Amberwood Care Centre	Rockford, IL	7.3 mi	3 of 5	135	(815) 964-2200
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF	Rockford, IL	7.3 mi	4 of 5	17	(815) 971-6295
Willows Health Center	Rockford, IL	8.0 mi	3 of 5	50	(815) 316-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnebago. 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 Winnebago

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 28% of the $5,606 monthly median income of Winnebago 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 Winnebago: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Winnebago?

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 28% of the $5,606 monthly median income of Winnebago 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 Winnebago, IL