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Right at Home West Central Chicago

400 West Lake Street, Suite 112-C , Roselle, IL, 60172

4.7

(138 reviews)

"I just had a good feeling with the caregiver from Right At Home. The person that came actually clicked very well with my husband. I think the caregiver understands what he needs before he really knows what he needed. And she reminds my husband a lot ..."

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Right at Home North Shore/Chicago Metro

8424 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL, 60077

4.5

(145 reviews)

"Great service. They came to the house the same day I called. Everyone has been very nice and attentive. Their pricing is less than the others, plus they offer 3 hour minimum visits...."

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CARING STARS WINNER

Right at Home Orland Park

9560 W 147th St, Orland Park, IL, 60462

4.6

(84 reviews)

"I am very pleased with Right at Home. I already recommended your company to a couple of my friends. Thank you for all you have done for me and my mom's dad...."

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CARING STARS WINNER

Home Instead - Skokie, IL

8822 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, IL, 60077

4.9

(65 reviews)

"HomeInstead provided home care& housekeeping services for my mother after a 2month hospitalization & rehab stay.The entire staff from intake to in home care where kind, courteous, compassionate dependable & prompt.The staffing personnel were very a..."

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CARING STARS WINNER

Home Instead - Elk Grove Village, IL

450 E Higgins Rd, Suite 102, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007

4.8

(57 reviews)

"Home Instead caregivers are knowledgeable and flexible in their work. Their ideas are some that I haven’t thought of. ..."

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CARING STARS WINNER

Home Instead - Oak Park, IL

6901 W. North Ave, Suite 1F, Oak Park, IL, 60302

4.7

(39 reviews)

"Home Instead has cared for my dad since June 2024. Jo Jo Lara has been driving from Gardendale, Texas to Ft. Davis, Texas since we took him home in November. Jo Jo is one of the most efficient carers of Home Instead. She has abundantly blessed my pa..."

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CARING STARS WINNER

4736 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL, 60640

4.8

(25 reviews)

"Staff provided good attentive service andhelped with light housekeeping, watchwhile I showered, dressed. Most arrived ontime and are friendly...."

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Home Instead - Des Plaines, IL

2340 S River Rd, Suite 105, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

4.9

(25 reviews)

"I found this company via a Google search when I was looking for help for home with mom. They had good reviews so I figured I'd give it a try. From the moment I sent a request for info online, this company was responsive and attentive. They contacted ..."

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Home Instead - Chicago, IL

2835 N Sheffield Ave, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, 60610

4.9

(24 reviews)

"We called Home Instead when mom needed someone with her daily and soon we needed 24/7 care. The team quickly adjusted our care plan. Everyone we worked with was professional and very caring. My husband and I live out of state. We received upda..."

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Home Instead - Palos Heights, IL

12416 S Harlem Ave, Suite 100, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

5.0

(20 reviews)

"Agency has been very responsive to our added requests...."

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Broad Street Home Care

1229 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL, 60091

5.0

(10 reviews)

"The skilled nurse and care givers they provided were wonderful. They were vigilant and helpful with my very sick best friend and as POA, I was looking for round the clock care. Broad street went above and beyond to deliver that care with little adv..."

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Home Helpers Home Care of Northeastern Illinois

1640 Elk Boulevard, Des Plaines, IL, 60016

5.0

(6 reviews)

"Our mom received in home health care from Home Helpers for 15 months from February, 2023 through her passing in May, 2024. We were blessed with a consistent team of caring, concerned, competent and compassionate caregivers over that time period. Wh..."

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Senior Helpers North Side Chicago LLC

5020 N Ashland Ave , Chicago, IL, 60640

5.0

(7 reviews)

"Senior Helpers North Side Chicago LLC has been extremely helpful and they found a particularly capable and nice helper. My husband, however, decided that he wasn't ready for in-home care, so right now, the services are suspended, but we hope to resum..."

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ComForCare Home Care - Park Ridge, IL

1400 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

4.5

(6 reviews)

"I chose Comforcare Senior Services because they were there when I needed them. I like the people. They are very nice. I get along with them just fine. All of them can drive, and they can take you places. They all care for me very nicely. They are the..."

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All Help Health Services - Chicago, IL

6160 North Cicero Avenue, Suite 303 , Chicago, IL, 60646

4.0

(1 reviews)

"We were a client of All Help Health Services. I had no problem with them. It is just the industry overall. They're short-staffed because people come, and they leave. It's just the state that we're in. They were all competent, experienced, and compa..."

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Safe Life Home Healthcare, LLC

101 W 22nd St. Ste 202, Lombard, IL, 60148

5.0

(3 reviews)

"Home care post Covid and hospitalization. They prepared and served meals, cleaned lightly, did laundry and were very kind and compassionate...."

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Right at Home Arlington Heights

34 S Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help with everyday tasks that have become challenging. This may include meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation and other tasks. We offer services for those with special care situations such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease and other dementias; diabetes; stroke recovery; and hospice care. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or immediate, 24-hour care, we are here to help. Call us today to learn more about the services we can provide you or a loved one.Custom Care PlanWe know everyone’s needs are different, so we create custom, client-centered care plans based on our unique five-step approach to care. We take time to get to know you by discussing your health history, physical and cognitive abilities, daily routines, and personal lifestyle and preferences. This conversation is important to us because we want to help you determine the level and types of care you need and match you with the best caregiver to help you continue to live successfully at home, or wherever you call home.Caregiver Training and Care Supervision When you choose Right at Home, you can rest assured that our caregivers will deliver the care you or your loved one needs. Every caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. We provide initial caregiver training through our Right at Home University before they can provide care, and we provide ongoing training to support best care practices. All of our caregivers are employed by Right at Home and are bonded and insured.

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Right at Home Chicago Metro

101 W Grand Ave, Ste 208, Chicago, IL, 60654

Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help with everyday tasks that have become challenging. This may include meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation and other tasks. We offer services for those with special care situations such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease and other dementias; diabetes; stroke recovery; and hospice care. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or immediate, 24-hour care, we are here to help. Call us today to learn more about the services we can provide you or a loved one.Custom Care PlanWe know everyone’s needs are different, so we create custom, client-centered care plans based on our unique five-step approach to care. We take time to get to know you by discussing your health history, physical and cognitive abilities, daily routines, and personal lifestyle and preferences. This conversation is important to us because we want to help you determine the level and types of care you need and match you with the best caregiver to help you continue to live successfully at home, or wherever you call home.Caregiver Training and Care Supervision When you choose Right at Home, you can rest assured that our caregivers will deliver the care you or your loved one needs. Every caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. We provide initial caregiver training through our Right at Home University before they can provide care, and we provide ongoing training to support best care practices. All of our caregivers are employed by Right at Home and are bonded and insured.

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Private Home Care Chicago - Chicago, IL

7900 N Milwaukee Ave Suite 2-25, Niles, IL, 60714

From the very beginning, we wanted to keep things simple. We wanted to provide the most personalized service available, so our clients could stay at home comfortably for as long as they choose. After taking a look at how home care was structured both at home and around the world, we found one resounding theme among home care recipients: people want consistency and customization. For this reason, we implemented our One-Client One-Caregiver Concept and assigned each client to their own Care Coordinator. We went a step further by keeping case loads for Care Coordinators as small as possible, so that they have ample time to get to know all of their clients. In line with our mission to provide the highest degree of personalization, all of our Care Coordinator are available to clients, their families, and caregivers 24/7. They manage and update each client’s ever-changing care plan, communicate with caregivers, and make home visits as frequently as ne cessary.Our One-Client One-Caregiver Concept is an extension of our emphasis on customization and consistency. After an initial assessment and caregiver placement, we focus on keeping the same caregiver or team of caregivers in place. In this manner, the same, knowledgeable staff is ever-present and random caregivers are never sent. Should there ever be a change in the regular caregivers for any reason, the Care Coordinator or Primary Caregiver will personally introduce the new caregiver to the client. Our client’s comfort is our top priority and we believe home care should not be characterized by a revolving door of providers.

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Evanston CareNow Homecare, LLC (AHI Group) - Evanston, IL

1810 Lake Street , Evanston, IL, 60201

Evanston CareNow Home Care provides exceptional care to Cook, Lake and DuPage county older adults seeking help at home. The founder/owner is an advanced nurse practitioner who is dedicated and committed to providing compassionate non-medical care. Evanston CareNow Home Care is honored to partner with VA as a VA Community Care Network provider to provide in-home care to our WW2, Korean and Vietnam Veterans at no cost to the veteran.Care hours range from a minimum 6 hours to 24 hours a day. Help at home can be both short term or long term —post hospitalization, discharge from rehabilitation facility post surgery. All services are invoiced in advance of start of care. Our services include:Alzheimer’s/Parkinson careDressing/GroomingLight housekeeping/LaundrySpecial diets meal planning/servingFeeding assistance: food/fluid texture special considerationAmbulation/Transfer Blood pressure/blood glucose/oxygen level recordkeeping Medication reminderIncontinence Care: absorbent pads/protective bed linerrestocking supplies/monitoring daily bowel movementsToileting assistance: personal care+personal hygieneSafe transfer Assistance: Mechanical Lift and chair liftLeisure and Strengthening walking Encouragement with routine exercisesShopping errands (using caregiver car or client’s car) Empty and Clean: urinary and ostomy bagsOvernight care: decreasing falls and bathroom assistance Building escort: to calendar events T. E. D/Jobst Compression stocking assistance Close observation: observe for change in conditions to report care team leadWellness visits includes:Review daily calendar for activity,events and appointments. Mail pick upLinen change/Bed making. Trash/Recyclable collection removal.Companion Care: movies/FaceTime with family/ NY Times crossword puzzle/card playingClean and Organize: Refrigerator/ Linen+clothing closets/kitchen+Bathroom cabinets.

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  • Home Care Services in Chicago, Illinois
  • Paying for Home Care in Chicago, IL
  • Financial Assistance for Home Care in Chicago, IL
  • Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
  • Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Paying for Home Care in Chicago, IL

The Cost of Home Care in Chicago, IL

Home care in Chicago has a median cost of $5,672 based on the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is $700 more than the national average, but only about $300 more than Illinois’ median monthly cost of $5,339. To the south in Kankakee, seniors pay less at $5,148 a month. The most costly home care average is in Danville, which averages $8,818. The most affordable costs are in Carbondale, which is over $1,000 cheaper than Chicago at $4,576.

Chicago

$5,672

Illinois

$5,339

The United States

$4,957

Carbondale

$4,576

Kankakee

$5,148

Danville

$8,818

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Chicago, IL

Seniors and their families should evaluate care needs when choosing long-term care options. The average cost for home care of $5,672 increases to $5,720 if a family needs home health care, which includes licensed therapists or nurses who provide services in the home. Those with budget concerns may choose adult day health care, which averages $1,842 a month in Chicago. Assisted living care is $4,825. The most comprehensive level of care is nursing home care, averaging $6,996 a month for a semiprivate room.

Home Care

$5,672

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living

$4,825

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Chicago, IL

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Chicago, IL

The City of Chicago has several services to help seniors stay as independent as possible in their homes, and many nonprofit organizations also help seniors in the Windy City. Families can contact these organizations and government agencies to access these programs using the table below.

ResourceContactService
Chicago Senior Services(312) 744-4016Chicago Senior Services operates a hotline seniors can call for help or advice. This organization also coordinates several programs for city seniors, including the Senior Health Insurance Program, insurance counseling, home-delivered meals and caregiver assistance programs. This agency manages several senior centers throughout the city.
Chicago Home-Delivered Meals Program(312) 744-4016Chicago operates a robust home-delivered meal program that sends two complete meals to seniors every weekday, with the option of frozen meals for the weekend. These include ready-to-eat hot meals and cold or frozen meals to eat later. The program also offers vegetarian, kosher and puréed options.
DFSS Chore Program(312) 744-4016The Department of Family and Support Services offers a free chore services program to Chicago seniors. They can request short-term chore help, such as light home care, laundry, grocery shopping or self-care services, or a one-time heavy-duty chore appointment for deep cleaning, moving furniture and help with clutter or packing.
Chicago Caregiver Respite Service(312) 744-4016Families caring for an elderly loved one can use the Chicago Caregiver Respite Service for occasional respite care. This program sends a trained caregiver to provide care while the family caregiver gets a break. It also lets families temporarily place their loved one in a long-term care facility during these respite periods.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help –often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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The agency makes my life easier, it relieves burdens for me, without the agencies help my wife would have an extremely difficult time.I would like to see a number of candidates we could choose...

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