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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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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 ...
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77 N Wolf Road, Unit311, Northlake, IL, 60164
5.0
(2 reviews)
Meridian HomeCare has been exceptionally great to my mom. They have been there for her for all her needs. Thank you for being such a caregiver to my mom. ...
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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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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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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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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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1123 Emerson Street, #200, Evanston, IL, 60201
5.0
(1 reviews)
SASI is a wonderful organization that helps the elderly and disabled to stay in their homes rather than a nursing facility or rehab center. It has made a world of difference for me and my disabled son. We have a wonderfully patient and compassionate ...
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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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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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Seniors considering home care in Evanston may need to budget for above-average costs, as the median monthly fee of $5,672 is around $333 per month more than average for Illinois and much costlier than the national standard of $4,957. However, there are more expensive locations, such as Danville, which, at $8,818, is the most expensive in the state. Some cities come close to Evanston’s average, such as Rockford, at $5,625, but the majority are more affordable. Kankakee at $5,148 and Carbondale at $4,576 are the most affordable in Illinois.
Evanston
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Rockford
$5,625
Kankakee
$5,148
Danville
$8,818
Carbondale
$4,576
The difference between non-medical and medical services at home is apparent when comparing the costs. Adult daycare centers’ competitive fees reflect their level of care while the price of assisted living at $4,825 reveals its greater costs. Nursing home care is the least affordable, with semiprivate rooms typically costing $6,996 per month.
Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Evanston 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.
There are several government agencies and nonprofits in Cook County helping Evanston’s seniors reduce their expenses, as well as helping during emergencies. Those listed here focus on making homes safer and more affordable, in addition to ensuring seniors get a hot meal every day.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Rehab Loans | (847) 448-4311 | Evanston residents of all ages can apply for a low-interest rate loan if their incomes are within the program's guidelines. It can only be used to cover the costs of raising their home's standard to acceptable levels, particularly regarding safety and energy conservation. Applications are restricted to homeowners and holders of investment properties housing income-eligible residents. |
| Utility Financial Assistance Programs | (847) 448-4311 | The program develops payment plans to support homeowners and renters facing unexpected bills due to a utility emergency, such as a water leak. Also, some residents on low incomes, and U.S. military vets, may qualify for a $2,000 hardship assistance grant. |
| Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (800) 571-2332 | Homeowners and renters struggling to pay energy bills may qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program if their incomes fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The program mostly helps with heating costs in the winter months but can contribute towards cooling costs in particularly hot summers. There's also an emergency fund to support residents threatened with disconnection. |
| Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois | (847) 332-2678 | Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois provides healthy and fresh meals to seniors in need of short-term support and long-term support. Prepared on the day and distributed between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m., each delivery provides one hot and one cold meal. The nonprofit's volunteers also make wellness checks, keep in contact with seniors by phone and can shop locally for groceries on request. There's also free food for pet cats and dogs and donated equipment, such as toys. |
| Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption | (847) 448-8168 | Qualifying Evanston homeowners can annually apply for or renew up to four property exemptions, with two specifically aiding older residents. They are the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption, which can save applicants up to $300 per year, and the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption, which can incrementally increase in value as it freezes property taxes while those of neighboring homes rise in the period the freeze is in force. |
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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school911
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels of Chicago North Shore
We have used Visiting Angel's with two different family members on both occasions we were very pleased with the service that was given from the case manager to the caregivers caregivers i would...
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Caring0386
4.0
Review of Visiting Angels of Chicago North Shore
We have been working with 2 caregivers from Visiting Angels since August of last year. They spend 8 hours a day with my mom. They make meals for her so she gets good breakfast and lunch. She takes...
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Caring343780
5.0
Review of SASI - Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes
SASI is a wonderful organization that helps the elderly and disabled to stay in their homes rather than a nursing facility or rehab center. It has made a world of difference for me and my disabled...
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