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 120 options below.
CARING STARS WINNER
8816 Bronx Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
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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CARING STARS WINNER
400 West Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172
4.7
(138 reviews)
"They give me peace of mind that someone is there with her. They are professional...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
450 E Higgins Rd, 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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CARING STARS WINNER
1165 N Clark St. , Chicago, IL 60610
4.9
(24 reviews)
"We called Home Instead when mom needed someone with her daily and soon we needed 24/7 care. The team quickly adjusted our care plan. Everyone we worked with was professional and very caring. My husband and I live out of state. We received upda..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
12416 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
5.0
(20 reviews)
"Agency has been very responsive to our added requests...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
11 N Northwest Hwy , 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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CARING STARS WINNER
9560 W 147th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
4.7
(84 reviews)
"Having the services is very helpful, as they are keeping me informed of my aunt's behaviors and needs; they are my eyes and ears. Based on our experience with the agency, we are happy with our caregivers and the office communication...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
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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CARING STARS WINNER
8424 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
4.5
(149 reviews)
"They were able to find someone to take care of be when I need them. I like that they are punctual and reliable...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
6901 W. North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
4.7
(39 reviews)
"Home Instead has cared for my dad since June 2024. Jo Jo Lara has been driving from Gardendale, Texas to Ft. Davis, Texas since we took him home in November. Jo Jo is one of the most efficient carers of Home Instead. She has abundantly blessed my pa..."
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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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484 W Boughton Rd Suite B, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
4.9
(10 reviews)
"We're using Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook. They seem very caring and helpful. My mom's not easy to deal with, so anyone who can deal with her gets five-stars. I chose them just because the interview went really well. They help with anything she needs..."
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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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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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2045 W Howard St , Chicago, IL 60645
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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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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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 stay at home comfortably for as long as they choose. After taking a look at how home care was structured both at home and around the world, we found one resounding theme among home care recipients: people want consistency and customization. For this reason, we implemented our One-Client One-Caregiver Concept and assigned each client to their own Care Coordinator. We went a step further by keeping case loads for Care Coordinators as small as possible, so that they have ample time to get to know all of their clients. In line with our mission to provide the highest degree of personalization, all of our Care Coordinator are available to clients, their families, and caregivers 24/7. They manage and update each client’s ever-changing care plan, communicate with caregivers, and make home visits as frequently as ne cessary. Our One-Client One-Caregiver Concept is an extension of our emphasis on customization and consistency. After an initial assessment and caregiver placement, we focus on keeping the same caregiver or team of caregivers in place. In this manner, the same, knowledgeable staff is ever-present and random caregivers are never sent. Should there ever be a change in the regular caregivers for any reason, the Care Coordinator or Primary Caregiver will personally introduce the new caregiver to the client. Our client’s comfort is our top priority and we believe home care should not be characterized by a revolving door of providers.
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CARING STARS WINNER
6009 North Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
4.7
(113 reviews)
"She takes my mom grocery shopping and anywhere else she needs to go. The caregiver is great. I appreciate their ride services...."
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1802 West Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
4.6
(96 reviews)
"I can communicate with them and get hold of them. I like that they are to provide the help we need...."
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4750 N. Sheridan Road , Chicago, IL 60640
4.7
(56 reviews)
"My caregivers help with the transportation. The agency does what they are supposed to, they help me. It is nice to work with people my age...."
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Home 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.
Home Care
Sonya P_1
5.0
Review of Synergy Homecare of Northeast Chicago
I can communicate with them and get hold of them. I like that they are to provide the help we need.
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Gloria R_9
5.0
Review of Synergy Homecare of Northeast Chicago
This agency has helped to make my experience positive by helping me learn how to work the wheelchair and help me learn to get around. I like this agency because, they are very kind and always...
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Sarah F_6
5.0
Review of Synergy Homecare of Northeast Chicago
I like how communicative they are. I like that they are responsive.
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