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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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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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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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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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2051 W Howard St, Ste A , Chicago, IL, 60645
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Bernice is such a nice lady and truly cares for people. The owner is amazing and they take pride in what they do. ..."
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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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1800 Ridge Road, Suite 2E, Homewood, IL, 60430
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregiver that Addus Healthcare Services provides us is fine. She's very good and we love her. She's physically strong, very confident, compassionate and she cares about me. However, the accounting for her payment is terrible. We cannot match the..."
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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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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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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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101 Royce Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440
"Welcome to Guardian Angel Caregivers Home is where your heart is and there is no other place to live like your own home Guardian Angel C..."
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1938 Great Plains Way, Bolingbrook, IL, 60490
"Welcome to UC – Cares Home Health Services UC-Cares Home Health Services, LLC believes that no two clients are the same and that each c..."
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9500 South Avers, Suite 1, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805
"Senior Helpers in-home care services are designed so our clients get as much or as little help as they require to enjoy living independent..."
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9140 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL, 60513
"Visiting Angels Senior Care in Brookfield, IL can assist you in providing in-home senior care services in the Brookfield, IL area. Inviting ..."
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220 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, IL, 60466
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have been using Rosie Mae Home Care for about two weeks now. We chose it because of the price and flexibility. Their service is good, and they are on time, too. The caregiver is great. She is helpful and kind. They are doing everything right. ..."
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5250 Old Orchard Rd., Ste. 300, Skokie, IL, 60077
"Shalom Love Care was founded on peace of mind. All our clients enjoy ethical, professional and quality care. Our team of healthcare professi..."
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19624 Governors Hwy, Suite 4, Flossmoor, IL, 60422
"Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminde..."
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415 W Golf Rd, Suite 46, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a senior in Dolton budgeting for home care should expect to pay around $4,957 per month. This is about $190 more than the typical fee paid in Illinois and $476 more than the national average. It’s also the highest fee in the region. For example, in Rockford, fees average at $4,872. In Bloomington, they’re $4,862, and they are $4,767 in Kankakee.
Dolton
$4,957
Illinois
$4,767
The United States
$4,481
Rockford
$4,872
Kankakee
$4,767
Bloomington
$4,862
The provision of medical support by home health care agencies in Dolton adds another $96 per month to the average home care fee of $4,957. Seniors who can attend adult day centers can get care for around $1,614 while those better served by assisted living facilities can expect to pay $4,950 for accommodation and care. Seniors who need 24/7 care from medical professionals will need to budget for $8,076, which is the average fee for a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health
$1,614
Assisted Living
$4,950
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,076
Note: Data for Dolton was unavailable, 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.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.
Dolton’s wealth of free and low-cost resources can help seniors continue to remain at home as they age. These resources can reduce seniors’ tax burdens, ensure they get good quality meals every day and reduce the costs of heating their homes in winter and cooling them in summer.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Home Weatherization Program | (217) 785-2533 | The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Home Weatherization Program helps low-income seniors whose homes have become energy inefficient. For successful applicants, the program can cover the costs of insulating walls, attics and crawl spaces, in addition to repairing or replacing the causes of heat leakage, such as damaged doors or windows. To be eligible, the total income for the household must be no more than 150% of the federal poverty level when state funds are used to finance the project. |
| Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption | (312) 443-5100 | Cook County seniors who own and live in their own homes in Dolton are entitled to apply for the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption. On average, this can save them $300 every year on their property taxes, rising to around $750 if it's combined with the Homestead Exemption. Seniors may also apply to have the assessed value of their properties frozen, which can, over time, result in minimal increases or decreases in taxes based on changes in the value of surrounding properties. |
| Meals on Wheels | (630) 294-5698 | Operating from Dolton Community Cafe, the Meals on Wheels program delivers freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to seniors in the village. To qualify, applicants must be homebound and unable to prepare meals themselves or have someone who can help. Each meal contains protein and vegetables, as well as fruits, grains and milk. |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | (800) 571-2332 | LIHEAP is a state-sponsored program that can help seniors on low incomes who struggle to pay their utility bills. The program can provide financial assistance for water and sewage bills, rent arrears, mortgage payments and home-fuel costs, such as electricity, gas, propane and wood. LIHEAP can only provide a one-time payment but can help the senior develop an affordable budget for subsequent utility expenses. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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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