
7667 W. 95th Street, Suite 306, Hickory Hills, IL, 60457
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7667 W. 95th Street, Suite 306, Hickory Hills, IL, 60457
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301 W Winthrop Ave, Addison, IL, 60101
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581 Tanager Ln, West Chicago, IL, 60185
While OPTIMI Home Care is based in West Chicago, our care-givers/CNA’s live and work all over the six-county Chicagoland area. The vast majority of these are English-speaking Filipino men and woman, since we’ve found that they are very compassionate and sincere caregivers given certain cultural characteristics that they seem to share (eg.,growing up in multi-generational households where caring for their elders is considered an honored responsibility)… hence, they treat their work as a “calling”, rather than just a job, and tend to “become part of the family” for those they are assisting. In fact, our Manager of Client Care is also Filipino, and in his 25+ years in the care-giving industry, he’s established extensive networks within the Filipino community from which we draw. All of our care-givers are experienced, legally allowed to work in the U.S. and of course have also been subjected to finger-print based background checks and are insured and bonded. Since we pay them via W-2, rather than 1099, we cover all of their payroll taxes and other related expenses. We have caregivers available to provide either hourly (4 hour minimum) or live-in assistance throughout the greater Chicagoland area. When we started this business we purposely decided we did not want to go the franchise route, preferring instead to develop a company that would be unique and operate according to the way we thought it should be done (in our prior experience, we encountered what we consider mistakes made by other agencies who are answering to a corporate parent, which we try to avoid)…..and as a side-benefit of this, we are not restricted to work only in a specific “territory”, but have the freedom to operate in all of the counties of the greater Chicagoland area. To mention just a few of our “points of difference”….the office is open seven days a week, and our Manager of Client Care is available 24/7 by cell phone, just in case a current client or care-giver needs his input. We also attempt to have each client meet our prospective care-giver prior to placement, to make sure they get along and are comfortable with one another…and then once our placement ha s been made, we like to stick with the same care-giver throughout that assignment to the extent permitted by labor laws, allowing the client to get comfortable with their care-giver and not have to deal with the “care-giver of the day” syndrome. We also provide for a “warm hand off” between the client and caregiver…….on the first day of the assignment we are there to greet the caregiver and walk them through the care-plan in the presence of the client, to assist everyone in getting acclimated and make sure all of the bases are covered; and should the situation call for multiple care-givers on shift, the first will not leave until he/she has had the opportunity to brief the second on what has transpired on their shift. We believe that the key to providing excellent care is to work as a team…..the family, the agency and the care-giver, all focused on providing the client the care that they need. To effectively handle this requires excellent communications between all of the team participants, which we strongly encourage. So try the “OPTIMI Difference” and see if you don’t agree that we are a cut above in our approach and performance!
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1109 E.194th Place,, Glenwood, IL, 60425
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311 N Chestnut St # B2, Addison, IL, 60101
ALTIS Private Care Company grew out of a desire to provide families and seniors needing assistance at home, with the option that most people prefer-to remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own homes. ALTIS is an independent home care company that emphasizes exceptional customer service and highly personalized in-home care to meet the needs of our client.
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4556 Oakton St, Suite 200, Skokie, IL, 60076
We are committed to providing high quality, client-centered and affordable in home-services; we start with a needs analysis as basis for the development of a plan of care and a client-care personnel fit ensuring the assignment of competent and compassionate personnel; all this is in view of enhancing comfort in the home and in healthcare facilities.
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7415 W FOSTER AVE, Harwood Heights, IL, 60706
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1147 Brook Forest Avenue, Suite 252, Shorewood, IL, 60404
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440 Bode Rd , Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169
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1603 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201
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27475 Ferry Rd, Warrenville, IL, 60555
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600 Holiday , Matteson, IL, 60443
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1 Westbrook Corporate Center, Winchester, IL, 60440
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925 N. Plumgrove Road Suite C, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
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980 N Michigan Ave Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60611
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1711 Forest Cove Drive Apt 212, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056
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9953 S Yates Blvd , Chicago, IL, 60617
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6501 West 126th Place , Palos Heights, IL, 60463
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2101 Best Place Suite 105 , Aurora, IL, 60506
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The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reveals Naperville’s median fee for home care to be $5,672, placing it high on the cost spectrum. By comparison, the state median is $5,339, and the country is $4,957. However, Naperville isn’t Illinois’ costliest city — a position held by Danville ($8,818). Also, its costs aren’t much above Rockford ($5,625). However, more affordable cities are within reasonable distances, such as Champaign ($5,196) and Bloomington ($5,053).
Naperville
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Rockford
$5,625
Danville
$8,818
Bloomington
$5,053
Champaign
$5,196
Home care’s monthly median fee of $5,672 is below home health care’s $5,720. However, it must be noted the latter is a medical service typically delivered by registered nurses and therapists, which increases costs. Adult day care is cheaper than home care, at $1,842, but it’s not a one-on-one service, or suitable for homebound seniors. Assisted living is more affordable too, at $4,825, but will require institutionalization. Nursing homes deliver near-hospital levels of medical care, resulting in their fees in Naperville being around $6,996.
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 Naperville 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.
Seniors in Naperville living at home can call on the help of numerous government agencies and non-profits who provide financial support at little to no cost. The support services listed here can help provide healthy meals most days, legal assistance and reduce the tax burden on homes. They can also make homes more energy-efficient and help with utility bills.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheels | (630) 620-0804 | DuPage Senior Citizens Council operates a home-delivered meal service for homebound seniors in Naperville who have no other way of getting fresh meals daily. Meals are low in salt and cholesterol and provide one-third of an adult's daily recommended dietary needs. Special diets are also catered for, and drivers conduct wellness checks during the delivery. |
Weatherization Program | (630) 407-6500 | DuPage County residents with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for the assistance from the Weatherization Program. It covers owner-occupied and rental properties that aren't energy efficient. Consequently, it can reduce participants' energy bills and make their homes more comfortable. Works vary, but may include insulating walls and attics, sealing sources of air intrusion and heat escape and fitting LED light bulbs. |
Utility Assistance Program | (630)-355-3663 | Naperville's Utility Assistance Program helps residents with low incomes meet some of their energy costs. As of 2022, eligible applicants can receive an annual grant of up to $600 to pay their utility bills. The grant goes directly to the user's utility account, not their bank account. To qualify, the applicant can't have an income of more than 300% of the federal poverty level. |
DuPage Legal Aid | (630) 653-6212 | DuPage Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm founded in 1975 to provide free legal information, advice and advocacy for DuPage County residents. It can help with civil law matters only, not criminal law. However, the areas its attorneys have experience in are wide-ranging and include housing, public benefits, health care, identity theft and consumer law. |
Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption | Township Assessor or Supervisor of Assessment | DuPage County homeowners aged 65 or older can apply for the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption, in addition to other eligible property tax relief programs. The exemption can lower the taxable value of their owner-occupied property by up to $5,000. The homeowner must have resided in the property for that tax year. |
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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Adam P.
5.0
Review of Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Naperville, Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn & the Surrounding Areas
My aging parents live independently, but their doctors told them not to drive anymore. I called Assisting Hands to discuss options and Bryce was extremely helpful in thinking about their needs and...
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David
5.0
Review of Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Naperville, Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn & the Surrounding Areas
Assisting Hands provides Professional, compassionate and responsive care for my parents 4 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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John P_64
4.0
Review of BrightStar - Naperville / Oak Brook
I'm happy with our current caregiver. We've had difficulty maintaining a consistent caregiver. We would appreciate more reliable personnel.