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Browse the 292 home care agencies in Chicago, read 102 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Chicago choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Chicago personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Chicago, IL

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Senior helpers has been good to us. We needed them in a emergency type of situation for my dad. It took some doing to get someone so quickly but they made it happen. Once everything was set in in place it...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Many of us know a senior who is living alone—and lonely. Many people know an older couple who is struggling with their health. And some of us know seniors who are trying desperately to take care of their home and other responsibilities, but having a difficult time keeping up.Senior Helpers...
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It is a very nice community. It is a very clean area. The staff and residents are very kind. It is a reasonable cost. The care givers are great. There is many different activities.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Synergy Home Care Dupage of Illinois ensures quality home care services to the entire DuPage County, including the cities of Naperville, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and Hinsdale. At Synergy HomeCare, we embrace high standards, which guide us to provide the best home care services to you and your...
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It's been pretty good they are very nice people. The only complaint I have is that they have been late a couple of times, and one time someone didn't show up. However when I called and let them know the...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I really can't think of anything they can do to improve! My husband as PST. They get him out of bed and help him shower four times a week. They help with breakfast, help with therapy, etc. Any time I...
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This has been working out well so far! We are having a caregiver come out and help our loved one on the weekends, and it's been a tremendous help for my family members! There have only been minor issues, and...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Aging gracefully at home is an art of caring with a touch of team work between you and your care providers. Our care team providers encourage the possibilities of empowering and helping you reach your goal of aging gracefully in your own home. Our agency is owned and operated by a therapist, we...
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We at Top Priority Home Care provide the elderly with quality care and assistance in the comfort of their own residence.  We integrate compassion and one on one support to the elderly while focusing on wellness, rehabilitation and independence.  Our caregivers...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Aspire is home healthcare agency licensed by Illinois Department of Public Health,Medicare Certified and Accredited by Joint Commission.We Provide healthcare services committed to excellence in the delivery of integrated services to medical,surgical and injured patients.Our Staff are...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Affinity Home Care is dedicated to provide exceptional, client-centered and comprehensive in-home senior care services and assist them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes. We help seniors and older adults with non-medical activities of daily living...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
HELPING HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Live Right Senior Care is a faith-based company committed to our clients and their families. Founded in 2009 by Barbara O’Brien, Live Right Senior Care was established in response to the demands of seniors for more personalized service, flexible scheduling and reliable, expert caregivers. We...
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Costs of home care in Chicago, IL

Average cost of home care in Chicago, IL

Home care in Chicago is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$25/hr
Average overnight rate
$36/hr
Average weekend rate
$36/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Chicago

Home care costs in Chicago increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$4,716/mo
$5,724/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Chicago assisted living facilities or Chicago memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Chicago, IL

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Chicago.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Chicago

Recent reviews for home care in Chicago

Optimum Senior Care in Palatine, IL

4.2
I'm not there all the time to see the interaction between the agency and my Dad but from what I've seen so far i am very pleased. The agency definitely found the perfect caregiver for my Dad and she is really good and what she does. I am pleased overall and would recommend them if needed.

Amazing Care in Lisle, IL

5.0
They were good, they were friendly, and we had some consistency of caregivers, so there weren't always different people coming out. The staff was knowledgable and responsive. There isn't anything we would have done differently or had improved. This was in home hospice so cleanliness and ...
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Assisting Hands Home Care of Naperville, IL

5.0
They seem to be doing everything well. We have had a couple of miscommunications but they have been resolved. We have had a pretty consistent caregiver. We have never had trouble with people not showing up. It would be nice if we could meet a caregiver before they start coming out.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Chicago

There are 292 home care facilities near Chicago, Illinois. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.

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