Inspired Care Home Health
1600 Golf Road, Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
4.9
(12 reviews)
"The service was excellent. ..."
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1600 Golf Road, Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
4.9
(12 reviews)
"The service was excellent. ..."
READ MORE327 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..."
READ MORE115 S. Wilke Rd, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I called Smile & Love and received care from about 3 of their caregivers. They're very nice people and I'm well taken care of by them. I have them for 4 hours every morning. They usually take me to health clubs and teach me how to walk again. The car..."
READ MORE8052 Monticello Ave , Ste E # 205 B, Skokie, IL, 60076
5.0
(5 reviews)
"21K Home Care was very good. We had used them for a week. They were very loving and caring. They took good care of my cousin. They're here for four hours in the morning. They helped her get ready for the day. My cousin was very comfortable with them...."
READ MORE9944 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!..."
READ MORE1420 Renaissance Dr Suite 211, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
4.5
(10 reviews)
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..."
READ MORE115 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. ..."
READ MORE415 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..."
READ MORE2720 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..."
READ MORE4845 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 ..."
READ MORE2051 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. ..."
READ MORE475 North Martingale, Suite 260, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
4.7
(4 reviews)
"All providers were efficient, skilled and showed care and compassion. ..."
READ MORE4701 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. ..."
READ MORE420 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. ..."
READ MORE687 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..."
READ MORE4107 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 ..."
READ MORE10024 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. ..."
READ MORE1200 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..."
READ MORE6355 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..."
READ MOREThe 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey lists Northbrook’s home care costs at $5,672 on average per month. Northbrook seniors pay more than the state average, which is roughly $300 less for home care. The national average is also lower than Northbrook’s at about $700 less. Indeed, Northbrook is one of the costliest cities in Illinois, although Danville is even more expensive at over $3,000 more per month. Rockford is slightly more affordable than Northbrook at about $50 less per month, but significant savings can be found in Kankakee and Bloomington, which cost about $500 and $600 less, respectively.
Northbrook
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Rockford
$5,625
Kankakee
$5,148
Bloomington
$5,053
Danville
$8,818
Long-term care costs vary greatly throughout the state depending on where a senior wants to receive care and how intensive the care is. Home care costs are around $5,672 per month while home health care iHome care’s $5,672 average fee is the costliest when compared to other senior care options in Northbrook. However, adult day care is the most affordable at nearly $4,000 less than home care. Assisted living will save you nearly $900, but requires relocating. Available medical services include home health care, which covers limited care from registered medical professionals and therefore costs about $50 more than home care per month. As nursing home care provides 24/7 medical care, it costs nearly $1,400 more 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 (semi-private room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Northbrook 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.
Northbrook, Illinois, seniors who receive care in their homes can get help through local and state public and private agencies. Available programs and services help improve the overall quality of life of seniors and can provide assistance to their caregivers.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois | (847) 332-2678 | The Meals on Wheels program of Northeastern Illinois provides hot meals to homebound seniors throughout the area around lunchtime, Monday through Friday. The program also provides congregate meals at local senior centers and offers welfare check-ins and socialization. |
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging | (800) 528-2000 | Age Guide Northeastern Illinois, the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, serves older adults in the community. These services include adult protective services, counseling, the family caregiver program, welfare check-ins, housing assistance, senior nutrition, transportation and health promotion and assistance. |
AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 | AgeOptions is a nonprofit organization that connects seniors and their caregivers with available resources and service options. These programs include health insurance counseling, nutrition information, financial planning, caregiver assistance and educational opportunities. |
Cantata Home Services | (708) 485-2047 | Cantata Home Services is a nonprofit organization that works to meet the needs of seniors throughout Illinois. Home care services include help with personal care and hygiene, transportation, light housekeeping, running errands, help with mobility and companionship. The program also offers handyman services, including painting, help with home repairs, gutter cleaning services and assembly of small furniture. |
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs | (312) 980-4470 | The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs helps senior veterans living in their homes receive the care they need. The department provides case management, counseling, help with home and community-based services and regular health screenings. |
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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Sandy S_31
5.0
Review of BrightStar Care North Suburban Chicago
The provider has helped by being available and willing to help. The agency is very accommodating.
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Debra R_4
4.0
Review of BrightStar Care North Suburban Chicago
I get some time to myself from caregiving. I have only used the agency a few times, I don't have a lot of experience with them.
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Sherry V
5.0
Review of BrightStar Care North Suburban Chicago
I would recommend this agency because they were good at communicating with us. They were also willing to work with us, knowing the care would only be for a short amount of time.