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1715 E 55th Street , Chicago, IL, 60615
4.7
(4 reviews)
I used the services of At Home Health Care when my aunt was released from the hospital and needed almost constant health care around the clock. The care giver from this agency was very knowledgeable about the hospital devices, feeding tube, IV's etc....
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475 North Martingale, Suite 260, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
4.7
(4 reviews)
All providers were efficient, skilled and showed care and compassion. ...
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1150 Bayhill Dr., Suite 307, San Bruno, CA, 94066
4.7
(4 reviews)
We have someone coming in from Carelinx, and we have been very happy with them. As my dad is doing much better, she is mostly taking care of mom. She does cook for both of them, but most of the personal care is for my mom. We have a very positive exp...
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1136 S. Delano Ct W Suite B201, Chicago, IL, 60605
4.7
(4 reviews)
True Hands Home Health Care has been a God send to my family! We were in desperate need of an awesome caregiver and they provided us with a lovely lady that works very well with my mother. She cares for my mother very well and we are very grateful th...
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4701 N. Cumberland Ave, Suite 12, Norridge, IL, 60706
5.0
(1 reviews)
Best Care for You has been caring for our mother for 18 months. Their caregivers are kind and caring people who treat our mother like one of their family members. The agency is very responsive to my requests for any special services 7 days a week. ...
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420 Lake Cook Road , Suite 119, Deerfield, IL, 60015
5.0
(1 reviews)
They took great care of my grandfather. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs home care for a loved one. ...
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5736 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL, 60634
5.0
(1 reviews)
We are using Intercare Chicago as our in-home care for my uncle. The aides are helping him get around, cooking, cleaning, and making sure he is showered and clean. They are pretty much helping him in general. We've been using them a few months now, a...
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687 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, 60015
5.0
(1 reviews)
We had to quickly choose a caregiver for our Mom and called Nancy at More Care@home. She quickly organized our thoughts and reccommended actions to make Mom's transition from the hospital to home easier. Our caregiver was great for Mom and the time...
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4107 W 47th Street, Chicago, IL, 60632
5.0
(1 reviews)
Sapex home healthcare was very good to my family. My dad who a suffered from terminal cancer was provided with compassionate services from this agency before he passed away this fall. All caregivers assigned to take care of my dad were awesome from ...
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10024 Skokie Blvd, Suite 234, Suite 234, Skokie, IL, 60077
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Synergy because we have such good references for them. We are very satisfied. Our caregiver is still with us and she’s doing a spectacular job. I’d absolutely recommend them. ...
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70 E Lake St # 1000, Chicago, IL, 60601
5.0
(1 reviews)
Community Care is very good. They do the cooking, cleaning, and the laundry. They do sweeping, mopping, and cleaning up the bathroom. She does it all, and she is a very nice lady. From a scale of 1 to 5, I give them a 10 because they are very nice. T...
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1200 Central Avenue Suite 385, Wilmette, IL, 60091
5.0
(1 reviews)
I hired Care in the Home on two different occasions for my mom. Both times I was extremely impressed. Within 24 hours of an initial phone call, a case manager was visiting us in my mom's home. The case manager assessed my mom's needs and helped us un...
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6355 N Broadway Street, Suite 22, Chicago, IL, 60660
5.0
(1 reviews)
I have been working diligently looking for a caregiver and I was referred by a dear friend to this agency. I must say, the Agency Manager is very knowledgeable and helped us in looking for a full time care for my mother. I love how she presented opti...
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430 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, IL, 60043
5.0
(1 reviews)
Home Care Assistance is great. They have the best caregivers and the best services to offer. The caregivers are nice and amazing at what they do. Using a special method, the Balanced Care Method, Home Care Assistance offers the best services for Home...
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141 Indiana Street , Park Forest, IL, 60466
5.0
(1 reviews)
Very good service. I like being taken care of by Lean on we. My doctor referred this agency for their professional skilled nursing service after my procedure. I am totally satisfied. I will definitely recommend this agency to my friends and also to...
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123 E Lake St Suite 102, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108
5.0
(1 reviews)
Standard Home Care is assisting with the care of my husband with dementia. His caregiver is patient, kind and reliable. The manager I have been working is very responsive to changing his care plan and schedule as his needs change. When I first spoke ...
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3356 W Columbia Ave , Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
5.0
(1 reviews)
They are very nice, caring, patient, and are really good at what they do. They take their time and provide quality care....
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6035 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60659
5.0
(1 reviews)
We're using Assisted Home Care Services Corp for my mother-in-law 24 hours, seven days a week, and she's actually doing fairly well. We're using their private caregiver portion. They are being companions and were assisting her with her ADLs, her toil...
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4137 Sauk Trail Suite 153, Richton Park, IL, 60471
5.0
(1 reviews)
I needed home care for my parents right away and Amazing Grace Home Care Service provide services promptly and our caregiver is very compassionate with my parents that’s a plus....
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6301 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, 60660
5.0
(1 reviews)
I am a current client of Jem Home Care. It's been going very well. Their staff comes 4-5 days a week and helps my dad shower, and supervises him while he eats and takes medication, makes his bed. Helps with light housekeeping around the house. The st...
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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
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.
Home Care
Bonita C
5.0
Review of Norwood Seniors Network
They help the most by keeping her safe, socializing with her and exercising with her. I like that they have sent people who are good at what they do and like to socialize with her.
Home Care
Anonymous_1742203970
5.0
Review of Seniors Helping Seniors - Chicago Metro North
My caregivers help with the transportation. The agency does what they are supposed to, they help me. It is nice to work with people my age.
Home Care
nanct E
5.0
Review of Norwood Seniors Network
It is very helpful. I like that they do the follow-ups.
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