Ranked among the country’s top 100 cities for its senior living resources, Chicago, Illinois, draws many older adults. The city’s quality public transit system and high walkability are perks for seniors. Affordable health care costs are another benefit, and residents can visit the University of Chicago Medical Center, ranked among the top 50 in the nation for senior care. Aging in place in Chicago sometimes requires a home care agency, and seniors can expect to pay around $5,672 monthly for this service based on the data from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. For home health care, which includes some medical or home-based therapy from trained professionals, the cost is slightly more.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Chicago area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.