Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Chicago, IL, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.5 out of 5 stars across the 100 options below.
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7514 Skokie Blvd, Suite 6 , , Skokie, IL, 60077
5.0
(12 reviews)
"I cannot be more positive about the care my father received from Living Spring and more specifically SANNI. The relationship went well beyond caregiver and was filled with love and compassion. We will always be grateful!..."
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122 Calendar Avenue, La Grange, IL, 60525
4.6
(16 reviews)
"We had the absolute pleasure of working with Home and Hearth for 7 months. My mom was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease and it was no longer advisable for her to drive. We met with Teresa who was extremely knowledgeable, professional and pati..."
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1600 Golf Road, Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
4.9
(12 reviews)
"The service was excellent. ..."
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747 N Church Road, C-3, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
5.0
(11 reviews)
"Wisdom care partners provided in home care for my elderly mother while she was being attended by hospice. All the staff that we interacted with was punctual, professional, attentive and kind. They were extremely patient with my mother who had difficu..."
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327 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60304
5.0
(10 reviews)
"ARIS provided their in home service to my father while he was receiving in home hospice care. Their level of professionalism and service helped my family during a crucial time in our lives. I don't know how we would have made it during this time peri..."
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1 East Superior St Suite 210, Chicago, IL, 60611
4.9
(10 reviews)
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880 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60611
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Lumi has been providing medical care for me for over 20 years. I can not recommend her highly enough. ..."
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115 S. Wilke Rd, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I called Smile & Love and received care from about 3 of their caregivers. They're very nice people and I'm well taken care of by them. I have them for 4 hours every morning. They usually take me to health clubs and teach me how to walk again. The car..."
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8052 Monticello Ave , Ste E # 205 B, Skokie, IL, 60076
5.0
(5 reviews)
"21K Home Care was very good. We had used them for a week. They were very loving and caring. They took good care of my cousin. They're here for four hours in the morning. They helped her get ready for the day. My cousin was very comfortable with them...."
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9944 S Roberts Suite 111 , Palos Hills, IL, 60465
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We had a wonderful caretaker from Purple Spring Home Caregivers for my father. Purple Springs always answered the phone and immediately responded to any issues I had. A great company to work with!..."
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7244 Benton Dr., Frankfort, IL, 60423
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The daily caregiver Right Choice provided for my mom was a caring, thoughtful person, and kept my mom busy with activities that she enjoyed. My mom was able to stay in her home for several years because of this wonderful service...."
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448 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL, 60040
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I used Traycee to furnish, for two years, a daytime caregiver for my wife, who was suffering from Frontotemporal dementia. The caregiver took excellent care of her, rather like a friend who was there to help rather than an employee. She was kept cl..."
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7301 N Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I am a current client with BRC Access Care. I have been with this agency since April, 2010 until to this writing. I am very satisfied with them in delivering the right care for me. I am able to walk back again with the help of my committed caregivers..."
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776 Illinois Rte 59 Suite 162 , Naperville, IL, 60540
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Agency provided home based care following my shoulder surgery. I am very pleased with the service provided. Coordinator was very professional and efficient in providing me caregiver. My caregiver was very punctual, caring helpful and would volunteer..."
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115 East Irving Park Rd Suite 760, Streamwood, IL, 60107
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Heavenly helped me a lot with my mother. Their caregivers were always on time, they were kind and caring with my mom. The management was very responsive to my requests and helpful as well. I can only say positive things about Heavenly. ..."
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415 West Golf Road, Suite 40, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
4.6
(6 reviews)
"We used Optimum Senior Care in the past for my mother in-law, but she already passed away so we don't need their services anymore. We were happy with them. Everything just worked out very good. Anna was always there whenever we want to talk to her or..."
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2720 S River Rd,, Ste 116, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I used the Angels for both parents they were everything you can ask for, they made you feel at ease and treated my parents like family. The office staff are very professional, helpful and responsive. I highly would recommend them to anyone hands down..."
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2716 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60659
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been a client of Custom Home Care for over a year. We tried two other agencies without success before finding Custom Home Care. We find the caregivers are much better and the management and responsiveness is superior with Custom Home Ca..."
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4845 West Dempster Street, Skokie, IL, 60077
5.0
(2 reviews)
"the care giver they have given my husband is an amazing young man dedicated, caring and nithing is to much for him to do. thank you for your service ..."
READ MOREHome 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
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
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Senior Services | (312) 744-4016 | Chicago 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) 744-4016 | Chicago 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) 744-4016 | The 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) 744-4016 | Families 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. |
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.
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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Amber J_1
5.0
Review of Seniors Helping Seniors - Chicago Metro North
I like that they cook breakfast and make sure she eats lunch and those are very helpful. I like that they are patient and willingness to be flexible if she doesn't want to do something and don't...
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Marge W_1
5.0
Review of Norwood Seniors Network
It's helping my mom to stay in the house in order o make our experience positive. I would recommend them because they are very responsive to needs.
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Robert F_12
3.0
Review of Synergy Homecare of Northeast Chicago
They are pretty reliable. They could improve by taking ownership and realizing that the client does not have anyone, and he cannot make the best decisions. They should treat him like they would...
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