Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Crystal Lake, IL, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.8 out of 5 stars across the 31 options below.
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735 Industrial Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.7
(8 reviews)
"Our Caregiver, Natalie, is kind, efficient, and innovative with her skills in caregiving. We are very pleased to have her for 16 hours each week and she is so helpful in giving me relief in the full time care that Bob requires. She is always on time ..."
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108 S Wynstone Park Dr Unit #116 , Barrington, IL, 60010
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have been subscribing to the service from Right at Home for the past six months or so. We're very pleased. My husband is receiving the care. Our provider gives him shower. That's the main thing that I ask him. I had him vacuum the basement floor a..."
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5435 Bull Valley Rd., Suite 212, Mchenry, IL, 60050
"At FirstLight HomeCare we focus on the quality of life for you and your loved ones. When someone needs help with daily life activities, we h..."
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1420 West Shire Circle , Inverness, IL, 60067
"You work with the same caregiver until they are no longer needed and that eliminates a revolving door of people coming into your home. We ca..."
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2200 Hicks Road, Ste: 101, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
"We are the premier provider of health care services in Illinois. Govvas Healthcare Services champions the welfare of seniors. That is why we..."
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755 McArdle Dr Unit G&H, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.6
(58 reviews)
"BrightStar Care from Barrington/McHenry County have been excellent to deal with in caring for my parents. Owner and all staff have been superb to deal with, and Lynn (our caregiver) is wonderful and loving. Thank you!..."
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234 Main Street, Woodstock, IL, 60098
4.8
(15 reviews)
"Excellent as well as dependable. ..."
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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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202 S Randall Road, Unit B #5383, Elgin, IL, 60121
4.6
(9 reviews)
"I called and they came to our house and answered questions. My father didn't want help showering but he needed it so he wouldn't fall again and get hurt. The caregivers are nice and know what they are doing. Father and mom liked the errands and help ..."
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228 Florence Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.7
(30 reviews)
"Visiting Angels has been great in providing Home Care service for my Mother. She is 93 and needs help around the house with cleaning, laundry, and shopping. The Agents have all been really wonderful. VA has provided a good match for my Mother's ne..."
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1809 N. Mill St., Suite E, Naperville, IL, 60563
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Nicole helped me with laundry, changing sheets, and light housework. She was excellent. She also is a dog lover and my two goldens just loved her. Peggy send Nicole to me because Peggy knew we would be a good fit together. ..."
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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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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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349 Roma Jean Pkwy, Streamwood, IL, 60107
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are using ComForCare Home Care for my mother. The caregivers are excellent. There's nothing bad that I have to say about them. They're absolutely wonderful in every aspect. They provide companionship, cook for her, take her out, shower her, and ma..."
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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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125 West Park Avenue Libertyville, Libertyville, IL, 60048
4.0
(3 reviews)
"The caregiver that we had from Griswold is nice and she takes good care of my wife. She makes sure that my wife takes her medication, and she also helps me with my medications. ..."
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50 North Walkup Avenue, 2nd Floor, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband has an aide from ComForCare Home Care of McHenry County that helps him with everything he needs help with. He doesn't need help with medical stuff so the caregiver only helps him with his ADLs that he's not able to perform on his own. The ..."
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50 North Walkup Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
"Our heartfelt mission is to earn your trust and treat you and your loved one as the unique individuals that you are. We will strive to not o..."
READ MOREThe Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, which bases home care costs in Crystal Lake on rates in nearby Chicago, shows that local seniors pay $5,672 for in-home care. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state norm and about $700 higher than the national average. In Kankakee and Bloomington, home care agencies charge considerably less. Kankakee is $524 less expensive per month and Bloomington is $619 less per month. In Danville, monthly care costs are over $3,000 more expensive than Crystal Lake.
Crystal Lake
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Kankakee
$5,148
Bloomington
$5,053
Danville
$8,818
Crystal Lake seniors pay approximately $5,672 monthly for in-home care, which includes nonmedical supportive services. This is about $850 higher than assisted living costs and about three times the cost of adult day care. Seniors pay about $50 more for home health care, which differs from home care in that it includes skilled nursing and some medical care. Nursing home care is the costliest, at over $1,300 more per month than home care.
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
Note: Data for Crystal Lake was not available, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Crystal Lake:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Oaks Senior Center | (815) 459-0680 | 1401 IL-176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | The Grand Oaks Recreation Center hosts a number of activities for the whole community as well as being the site of the Grand Oaks Senior Center. Several rooms in the building are dedicated to the senior center, including an arts and crafts room, lounge area and games room. The center hosts a variety of activities for seniors and most of these activities are free of charge. The goal of the center is to help seniors keep active physically and intellectually and to partake in social activities. Some of the options available include dancing, fitness classes, arts and crafts, bingo and organized field trips to local attractions. |
| Transportation Services | (815) 455-3120 | 42 East Street, Suite C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | The Senior Care Volunteer Network is a nonprofit organization that provides free door-to-door transport to seniors in the area. Volunteer drivers take seniors to non-emergency medical appointments, grocery stores, banks and social appointments. Transport is an important part of everyday life and access to free transportation enables seniors to live independently for a longer period of time and avoid social isolation. Rides need to be booked as far in advance as possible in order to ensure there’s a driver available. Donations are always appreciated. |
| Senior Home Repair Assistance Program | (815) 344-3555 | 4704 Three Oaks Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | Senior Services Associates is a nonprofit organization that runs a volunteer home repair assistance program in Crystal Lake. The program retains a pool of volunteers and service providers who are able to help with minor repairs and yard maintenance. Seniors can contact the program to request assistance and if the work is in line with the type of assistance offered, the senior will be matched with a volunteer. Additionally, the program assists seniors to find preferred providers for larger repair and home maintenance jobs. These preferred providers have all consented to background checks and a referral screening process. There is no charge for any of the services provided by the volunteers. |
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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Joseph T_13
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - Crystal Lake, IL
It makes my life better. I like my caregivers. Michelle is fantastic.
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Gail W_8
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - Crystal Lake, IL
They helped me so that I could stay independent. I like the quality of the people.
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Cynthia R_10
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - Crystal Lake, IL
The agency has made my life easier by providing good care for my father. I like that the agency is easy to work with.
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