Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Chicago, IL, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.5 out of 5 stars across the 100 options below.
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400 West Lake Street, Suite 112-C , Roselle, IL, 60172
4.7
(133 reviews)
"I just had a good feeling with the caregiver from Right At Home. The person that came actually clicked very well with my husband. I think the caregiver understands what he needs before he really knows what he needed. And she reminds my husband a lot ..."
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8424 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL, 60077
4.5
(136 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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9560 W 147th St, Orland Park, IL, 60462
4.6
(81 reviews)
"I am very pleased with Right at Home. I already recommended your company to a couple of my friends. Thank you for all you have done for me and my mom's dad...."
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8822 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, IL, 60077
4.9
(64 reviews)
"We're using Home Instead - Skokie, IL. The person who takes care of my brother is Anne. She's there for four hours, three times a week and she's very helpful. I live an hour away, and he needs help and he has memory issues, and he wasn't taking care ..."
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450 E Higgins Rd, Suite 102, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007
4.8
(57 reviews)
"Home Instead caregivers are knowledgeable and flexible in their work. Their ideas are some that I haven’t thought of. ..."
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6901 W. North Ave, Suite 1F, Oak Park, IL, 60302
4.7
(38 reviews)
"The Home Instead of Green Valley staff did much for me as I recovered from hip surgery. They stayed over initially at night, helping me in so many ways. Shopping, house work, watering and feeding my birds, until I could do it. Elie Serrano, in par..."
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4736 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL, 60640
4.8
(25 reviews)
"Staff provided good attentive service and helped with light housekeeping, watch while I showered, dressed. Most arrived on time and are friendly...."
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2340 S River Rd, Suite 105, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
4.9
(25 reviews)
"I found this company via a Google search when I was looking for help for home with mom. They had good reviews so I figured I'd give it a try. From the moment I sent a request for info online, this company was responsive and attentive. They contacted ..."
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2835 N Sheffield Ave, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, 60610
4.9
(23 reviews)
"We only had Home Instead with my dad for a short time before he passed away, but I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We were in a huge hurry to secure 24 hour care and Home Instead made it work for us. Everyone we worked with was profess..."
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12416 S Harlem Ave, Suite 100, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
5.0
(20 reviews)
"Agency has been very responsive to our added requests...."
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9959 South Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL, 60465
4.9
(15 reviews)
"I went through 2 other agencies before my friend referred me to Homewatch Caregivers. They really took the time to find the right caregiver for my father. He is very happy with his caregiver. On the rare occasion his caregiver is not available, the a..."
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1229 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL, 60091
5.0
(10 reviews)
"The skilled nurse and care givers they provided were wonderful. They were vigilant and helpful with my very sick best friend and as POA, I was looking for round the clock care. Broad street went above and beyond to deliver that care with little adv..."
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1640 Elk Boulevard, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
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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5020 N Ashland Ave , Chicago, IL, 60640
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Senior Helpers North Side Chicago LLC has been extremely helpful and they found a particularly capable and nice helper. My husband, however, decided that he wasn't ready for in-home care, so right now, the services are suspended, but we hope to resum..."
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6160 North Cicero Avenue, Suite 303 , Chicago, IL, 60646
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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1749 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035
3.0
(4 reviews)
"Freedom is very responsive anytime i need to call for a caregiver or have questions. They’re staff is fully trained and caring and they are innovative with new ideas to support the families and. Clients. ..."
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34 S Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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101 W Grand Ave, Ste 208, Chicago, IL, 60654
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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7900 N Milwaukee Ave Suite 2-25, Niles, IL, 60714
"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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1810 Lake Street , Evanston, IL, 60201
"Evanston CareNow Home Care provides exceptional care to Cook, Lake and DuPage county older adults seeking help at home. The founder/owner is..."
READ MOREHome care in Chicago has a median cost of $5,672 based on the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is $700 more than the national average, but only about $300 more than Illinois’ median monthly cost of $5,339. To the south in Kankakee, seniors pay less at $5,148 a month. The most costly home care average is in Danville, which averages $8,818. The most affordable costs are in Carbondale, which is over $1,000 cheaper than Chicago at $4,576.
Chicago
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Carbondale
$4,576
Kankakee
$5,148
Danville
$8,818
Seniors and their families should evaluate care needs when choosing long-term care options. The average cost for home care of $5,672 increases to $5,720 if a family needs home health care, which includes licensed therapists or nurses who provide services in the home. Those with budget concerns may choose adult day health care, which averages $1,842 a month in Chicago. Assisted living care is $4,825. The most comprehensive level of care is nursing home care, averaging $6,996 a month for a semiprivate room.
Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living
$4,825
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,996
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.
The City of Chicago has several services to help seniors stay as independent as possible in their homes, and many nonprofit organizations also help seniors in the Windy City. Families can contact these organizations and government agencies to access these programs using the table below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Senior Services | (312) 744-4016 | Chicago Senior Services operates a hotline seniors can call for help or advice. This organization also coordinates several programs for city seniors, including the Senior Health Insurance Program, insurance counseling, home-delivered meals and caregiver assistance programs. This agency manages several senior centers throughout the city. |
| Chicago Home-Delivered Meals Program | (312) 744-4016 | Chicago operates a robust home-delivered meal program that sends two complete meals to seniors every weekday, with the option of frozen meals for the weekend. These include ready-to-eat hot meals and cold or frozen meals to eat later. The program also offers vegetarian, kosher and puréed options. |
| DFSS Chore Program | (312) 744-4016 | The Department of Family and Support Services offers a free chore services program to Chicago seniors. They can request short-term chore help, such as light home care, laundry, grocery shopping or self-care services, or a one-time heavy-duty chore appointment for deep cleaning, moving furniture and help with clutter or packing. |
| Chicago Caregiver Respite Service | (312) 744-4016 | Families caring for an elderly loved one can use the Chicago Caregiver Respite Service for occasional respite care. This program sends a trained caregiver to provide care while the family caregiver gets a break. It also lets families temporarily place their loved one in a long-term care facility during these respite periods. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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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Cheryl B_18
5.0
Review of Norwood Seniors Network
I get to do what I want with them. We go out and go places. They are easy to deal with and the people are nice that I have had.
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Gloria R_9
5.0
Review of Synergy Homecare of Northeast Chicago
She is just positive; you don't have to ask her to do anything. The lady that is working for me does an awesome job.
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Janet R_26
5.0
Review of Norwood Seniors Network
It is a huge impact. I cannot be there. They do everything. They are very, very responsible and pleasant to work with. They keep me updated.
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