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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Lake County)

2,797

residents 65 or older (11% of Zion)

73

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

552 Zion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 16% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

226 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

Medicare lists 73 home health agencies serving Zion ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Zion compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Zion	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,691	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Zion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beach Park, IL	1.7 mi	2,647	19%
Winthrop Harbor, IL	1.8 mi	1,493	11%
Wadsworth, IL	3.8 mi	867	16%
Pleasant Prairie, WI	5.0 mi	4,165	24%
Waukegan, IL	6.3 mi	10,770	20%
Gurnee, IL	7.6 mi	4,725	22%

Home health agencies serving Zion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	43 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106

Nursing homes near Zion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allure Of Zion	Zion, IL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 746-8382
Alpine Care Of Zion	Zion, IL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	244	(847) 746-8435
Aspyre Of Waukegan	Waukegan, IL	4.7 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 244-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Zion. 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 Zion

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Zion 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 Zion: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Zion?

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Zion 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 Zion, IL