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How Much Is Home Health Care per Hour in Illinois?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Home health care in Illinois costs $28 per hour on average. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2021, these costs can vary considerably by location and amount of care. Seniors may be able to receive some assistance through Medicare to help cover the cost of home health care.
Illinois Home Health Care Costs Compared to Nearby States
The Cost of Home Health Care in the Cities of Illinois
While the cost of home health care varies between states, there’s also a wide range of costs between Illinois cities, sometimes by more than $20 per hour. Rates in Rockford average $29.50 per hour ($5,625 monthly) and $30 ($5,720) in Chicago, while the city of Kankakee charges around $27 ($5,148). Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield and Decatur prices are very close at $26.50 ($5,053), $26.63 ($5,077), $26.75 ($5,100) and $26.25 ($5,005). Home health care in Champaign costs $27.25 ($5,196). Seniors in Danville can expect to pay the most at $46.25 ($8,818) and the most affordable rate at $24 ($4,576) in Carbondale.
- Rockford: $29.50
- Chicago: $30
- Kankakee: $27
- Peoria: $26.50
- Bloomington: $26.63
- Springfield: $26.75
- Decatur: $26.25
- Champaign: $27.25
- Danville: $46.25
- Carbondale: $24