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4.5
(141 reviews)
"Great service. They came to the house the same day I called. Everyone has been very nice and attentive. Their pricing is less than the others, plus they offer 3 hour minimum visits...."
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Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Skokie, IL, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.8 out of 5 stars across the 85 options below.
Home Care Services in Skokie, Illinois
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4.9
(65 reviews)
"HomeInstead provided home care& housekeeping services for my mother after a 2month hospitalization & rehab stay. The entire staff from intake to in home care where kind, courteous, compassionate dependable & prompt. The staffing personnel were very a..."
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4.7
(51 reviews)
"Charmaine, the owner of Always Best Care, is amazing. Before my dad needed a caregiver, I asked Charmaine if she would meet with him to describe the types of services they provide. My dad instantly loved her. She spent a long time with him describing..."
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5.0
(6 reviews)
"Our mom received in home health care from Home Helpers for 15 months from February, 2023 through her passing in May, 2024. We were blessed with a consistent team of caring, concerned, competent and compassionate caregivers over that time period. Wh..."
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5.0
(3 reviews)
"We chose North Shore Compassionate Care. The experience was wonderful. They were one of the first to reach out. They were very helpful. They came out to the house for an assessment and they gave us all the information that we needed, the pricing, and..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"We were a client of All Help Health Services. I had no problem with them. It is just the industry overall. They're short-staffed because people come, and they leave. It's just the state that we're in. They were all competent, experienced, and compa..."
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"From the very beginning, we wanted to keep things simple. We wanted to provide the most personalized service available, so our clients could..."
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"Evanston CareNow Home Care provides exceptional care to Cook, Lake and DuPage county older adults seeking help at home. The founder/owner is..."
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"For nearly 20 years, TheKey—formerly Home Care Assistance—has delivered quality in-home care, supporting older adults with a wide range of n..."
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5.0
(3 reviews)
"My Interaction with my care giver is pleasant, clear, and polite. The agency has provided me with excellence caregiver service. My caregiver, assisted me in my home. She does household assignment's cooking, cleaning, and laundry...."
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"FirstLight Home Care of Glenview provides trusted caregivers to Seniors in Glenview, Northbrook, Evanston, and Park Ridge. Our in-home ca..."
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"Providence Care Home, Inc. takes pride as one of Illinois leading care specialists with its over 20 years of experience in providing quality..."
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"We provide expert home healthcare services focused on improving well-being and empowering individuals to live fully and independently in the..."
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"Agapy Home Care is a dedicated provider of compassionate, high-quality in-home care services tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors an..."
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4.4
(190 reviews)
"“She was always there for my Mom. Excellent, excellent. Very sweet, very compassionate, very attentive. She certainly exceeded my expectations. And I really appreciate the effort all of you at BrightStar made for us.” CS, Northbrook...."
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4.5
(95 reviews)
"My father is a current client of Open Arms, and I don't know what we would do without them. My father has been diagnosed with dementia, and it has been challenging. I'm trying to juggle him and three kids, (well, four if you count my husband) and s..."
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4.7
(24 reviews)
"Both caregivers and office staff are great! Phone calls are answered and responded to immediately. They are the best! I had past experience with another agency, and there is no comparison. Homewatch is outstanding! ..."
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5.0
(12 reviews)
"I cannot be more positive about the care my father received from Living Spring and more specifically SANNI. The relationship went well beyond caregiver and was filled with love and compassion. We will always be grateful!..."
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Wisdom Eldercare
747 N Church Road, C-3, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
5.0
(11 reviews)
"Wisdom care partners provided in home care for my elderly mother while she was being attended by hospice. All the staff that we interacted with was punctual, professional, attentive and kind. They were extremely patient with my mother who had difficu..."
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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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Paying for Home Care in Skokie, IL
The Cost of Home Care in Skokie, IL
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, home care agencies in Skokie charge $5,672 per month for full-time care. This is a little higher than Illinois’s average monthly rate of $5,339, and it’s 14% more than the national norm. Seniors in Skokie pay about 9% more for in-home care than residents in Champaign, and in Bloomington, monthly fees are about $600 less than in Skokie. Rates in Decatur are even more economical at $4,767, but in Danville, seniors pay comparatively higher rates of $8,818.
Skokie
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
United States
$4,957
Decatur
$4,767
Danville
$8,818
Bloomington
$5,053
Champaign
$5,196
The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Skokie, IL
In Skokie, home care clients pay monthly median rates of $5,672 for full-time care. This is about $50 less than the cost of home health care, which includes skilled nursing. However, home care is 17.5% more expensive than the monthly assisted living rate. Nevertheless, it's economically priced compared to nursing home care, which starts at $6,996. Additionally, adult day health care may be an affordable alternative to private care at home, with monthly fees coming in at $1,842.
Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Skokie was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Home Care in Skokie, IL
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 to pay 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 nonmedical 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 services 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 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 tax-free portion of your home's equity in cash. 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 have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.
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Reviews of Care Providers Nearby
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Nancy G_33
4.0
Review of Right at Home North Shore/Chicago Metro
The caregiver that she has now, goes out of her way to help my mom. To meet our requirements when we tell them what they are.
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Anonymous_1739376239
4.0
Review of Right at Home North Shore/Chicago Metro
I have someone help me one day a week. They were very responsive.
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Courtenay D
5.0
Review of Right at Home North Shore/Chicago Metro
My mom would be living in a messy house, or I would be overwhelmed doing everything. It takes the stress off of us. Her caregiver is great, and also it is nice that Molly responses very quickly...