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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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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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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4220 N. Milwaukee Avenue,, Chicago, IL, 60641
4.5
(4 reviews)
"They were Angels to my mom; when her Alzheimer’s made her mean and nasty, they said: that’s the disease, not your sweet mom”!! They were lifesavers!!..."
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509 Ridge Road , Munster, IN, 46321
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Companion Care took care of my father for many years and I could not be happier with the in-home care they provided. The hours started very minimal and gradually increased over time. This company is excellent to work with! They care and customize ..."
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11118 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60655
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Compassionate Home Care has good work ethics; it’s OK, but they’re having a hard time with the language barrier. They are well-trained, but during the transitional period from one caregiver to another, one of the issues was they were talking about ho..."
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2451 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60614
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Visiting Angels is a good agency. The caregivers' working attitude is good. They are friendly, and they do whatever my mother asks. It's a good working relationship. The biggest factor is the cost. They prepare her meals, bring things to her, provide..."
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9405 Bormet Dr., Suite 4, Mokena, IL, 60448
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregiver we used a lot was very good. She provided us a very good service. She's a live-in caregiver and took good care of my mom. Also, Christina from the management was very accommodating to us. We neved had any problems with billing and sched..."
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875 North Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL, 60611
4.0
(1 reviews)
"SeniorBridge has provided good service so far; I just started using their services. They are readily available when I need their service, and most of their care providers are CNAs. I felt their honesty upfront when I called to inquire. The caregivers..."
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3550 W Peterson Ave, Ste 103, Chicago, IL, 60659
3.5
(2 reviews)
"We got Accurate Care, and they're excellent. They're helping me with food preparation, light housekeeping, stretching, range of motion, medical appointments, and getting in and out of bed. The caregivers are perfect...."
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2738 N. Pine Grove Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614
3.3
(3 reviews)
"I got online and I looked for senior caregivers in my area. I found a website that I just placed my information into and they sent me back names of 4 places and one of them being Golden Heart. I like the people I talked to at Golden Heart and set up..."
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9204 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL, 60619
3.0
(2 reviews)
"When I was recovering from a surgery I was staying at a facility in which Ayesha S. was working. I took an immediate liking to this lady. She was friendly, attentive, and always gave you the sense that she genuinely cared about you. It was more like ..."
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14 E. Jackson Blvd. #902, Chicago, IL, 60604
2.0
(5 reviews)
"I’ve been using Addus since March of 2013. I’ve got a wonderful caregiver for my mom. She is actually on time, dependable, loyal and she’s very attentive to my mother. She takes her to the doctor and my mom loves her. ..."
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9259 S. Western #206, Chicago, IL, 60643
2.0
(3 reviews)
"A provider from Addus for my was wonderful, She was respectful treated my mom and family as her very own, I didn't like the fact that Addus get these worker as herself and treat them bad, not responding back to the questions, Addus don't explain thin..."
READ MORE4314 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60653
2.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is not for people who are elderly and terminally sick. Supervision of the patients are not constant. As a result, our loved one had a stroke here. They didn't even know. Additionally, he was depressed, due to poor care. When our loved o..."
READ MORE3003 W Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60645
2.0
(1 reviews)
"A caregiver from CJE SeniorLife comes once a week for four hours doing housekeeping, if there's anything I need help with my hair, and she washes my clothes every two weeks. My mother also uses them, and she was satisfied with the care that she got. ..."
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122 S Michigan Ave Suite 1390 , Chicago, IL, 60659
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I used Treasured Hands HHA for around six months. One time, they were set up to come, and nobody came, and another time, they came late. My mom lives by herself. So, multiple times, she was there by herself for a couple of hours because the person in..."
READ MOREP.O.Box 439408, Chicago, IL, 60643
"Building Healthy Bridges provides a community"“ based service that assists our clients and their families and allows them to remain safe and..."
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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