Right at Home Chicago Metro
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..."
READ MORERanked 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.
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..."
READ MORE7900 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..."
READ MORE9500 S. Avers Ave Ste 7 , Evergreen Park, IL, 60805
"We have set out to distinguish ourselves from other healthcare companies in the quality of our staff, the reliability of our screening proce..."
READ MORE1810 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 MORE1300 West Higgins Rd,, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
"For nearly 20 years, TheKey—formerly Home Care Assistance—has delivered quality in-home care, supporting older adults with a wide range of n..."
READ MORE939 W. North Ave Suite 750, Chicago, IL, 60642
"One You Love Homecare location in Chicago provides personal care and companionship to elderly residents in the communities we serve through ..."
READ MORE1555 Northpoint Dr Apt2 , Aurora, IL, 60504
1807 North Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, 60707
"At Senior Helpers of Elmwood Park, we believe that everyone should have access to compassionate and personalized care in the comfort of thei..."
READ MORE6160 North Cicero Avenue, Ste 202, Chicago, IL, 60646
"Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We pr..."
READ MORE23W574 North Ave , Carol Stream, IL, 60188
"Platinum took care of my dad for a few weeks when he was at a short term rehab facility. They provided overnight care so that he would feel comfortable sleeping at night in a foreign environment. The supervisor Johnny communicated timely on the care ..."
READ MORE2045 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...."
READ MORE115 S Wilke Rd #203 , Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
4.0
(1 reviews)
"They are easy to work with and have always made sure someone is there to work the shift...."
READ MORE950 Skokie Blvd., Ste 300, Northbrook, IL, 60062
4.5
(180 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...."
READ MORE6009 North Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60631
4.7
(107 reviews)
"The service from Norwood Seniors Network has been pretty good. The caregiver helps my dad with housekeeping, provides assistance and company, cooks for him, and things like that. It's been good overall...."
READ MORE900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 212, Northbrook, IL, 60062
4.6
(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..."
READ MORE1100 Lake St, Unit 130, Oak Park, IL, 60301
4.4
(90 reviews)
"I have had a wonderful experience with Brightstar Care. My grandfather is a veteran and received services for homemaking from them. When unexpected circumstances happened and we needed to increase time we chose to continue working with Brightstar and..."
READ MORE7000 W. North Ave., Ste. 1A, Chicago, IL, 60707
4.5
(48 reviews)
"Right At Home - Oak Park - exceeded all our expectations. Beginning with daily assistance for my father to 24-hour care that they organized within48 hours They were always responsive, caring, thoughtful and kind. They even told us about and managed V..."
READ MORE10220 S Cicero Ave, Suite 204 , Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
4.7
(26 reviews)
900 Skokie Blvd, Suite 126, Northbrook, IL, 60062
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! ..."
READ MORE2554 W Pensacola Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60618
5.0
(15 reviews)
"The caregivers at Big Hearts understand and execute their job well. They are on time and fully attend to the clients needs...."
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.