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133 S Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, 60510
4.3
(70 reviews)
"I have to give a "shout out" to the owner and staff at Right At Home, located in Batavia, IL. I am a local care manager that recently was dealing with a very intense, high acuity case, requiring short shifts of care in an emergency situation. Kathy..."
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12 S 1st Ave, Suite H, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a variety of activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these services allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time. Home Instead - Caregiver Skills Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, safe driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention. Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, activities for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress. Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caregiver stress, in-home exercise for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caregiver's franchise office. Activity training including reminiscing activities, modifying activities, activities in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging activities for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship services, volunteering and errands.
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2425 Royal Blvd, Elgin, IL, 60123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The people at Casa Care are very knowledgeable and are willing to go the extra mile to assist with your needs. They were very helpful when I was needing last minute care...."
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1701 E. Woodfield Rd, Suite 611, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
4.5
(96 reviews)
"You are never really prepared for when your parents suddenly need constant care. Synergy has been a god send! It was a work in progress to find the right match of caregivers for my parents. They required constant assistance during a typical 8 hour d..."
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747 N Church Road, C-3, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
5.0
(11 reviews)
"Wisdom care partners provided in home care for my elderly mother while she was being attended by hospice. All the staff that we interacted with was punctual, professional, attentive and kind. They were extremely patient with my mother who had difficu..."
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327 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60304
5.0
(10 reviews)
"ARIS provided their in home service to my father while he was receiving in home hospice care. Their level of professionalism and service helped my family during a crucial time in our lives. I don't know how we would have made it during this time peri..."
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1415 Bond St., Naperville, IL, 60563
4.7
(37 reviews)
"Yolanda took me to Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. I just want to tell you what a wonderful experience it was. Yolanda was kind, compassionate, friendly, and professional. I can't say enough about Yolanda. She was just wonderful. Thanks for se..."
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1809 N. Mill St., Suite E, Naperville, IL, 60563
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Nicole helped me with laundry, changing sheets, and light housework. She was excellent. She also is a dog lover and my two goldens just loved her. Peggy send Nicole to me because Peggy knew we would be a good fit together. ..."
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2720 S River Rd,, Ste 116, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I used the Angels for both parents they were everything you can ask for, they made you feel at ease and treated my parents like family. The office staff are very professional, helpful and responsive. I highly would recommend them to anyone hands down..."
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330 S. Naperville Road, Suite 306, Wheaton, IL, 60187
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have a number of different caregivers. They are all very good, but we use them as a back-up, we have a friend who also does a lot of work. We've been using them a few months and so far it has worked out very well. ..."
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349 Roma Jean Pkwy, Streamwood, IL, 60107
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are using ComForCare Home Care for my mother. The caregivers are excellent. There's nothing bad that I have to say about them. They're absolutely wonderful in every aspect. They provide companionship, cook for her, take her out, shower her, and ma..."
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141 Indiana Street , Park Forest, IL, 60466
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Very good service. I like being taken care of by Lean on we. My doctor referred this agency for their professional skilled nursing service after my procedure. I am totally satisfied. I will definitely recommend this agency to my friends and also to..."
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303 E. Main Street, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We have a person coming once a week on Tuesdays and people coming in to provide transportation as needed through Homewatch CareGivers. It’s pretty good, so far. We had trouble with one person, but they don’t send that person to us anymore. The person..."
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100 Illinois St., St. Charles, IL, 60174
1.0
(1 reviews)
"We hired Gladstone, but a person walked out on my parents and abandoned them. He told us one price and charged us a different price on weekends, but it was not in the contract. The first caregiver he hired for us never came, and we waited a week for ..."
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4300 Commerce Court, #300-4, Lisle, IL, 60532
Amazing Care a licensed and insured in-Home Care Services agency, specializes in providing personalized in-home care plans specifically designed to address the many challenges our clients face. We understand your frustrations when life has changed your loved ones ability to live independently. "GIVE YOUR LOVED ONE THE GIFT OF CARE" Gift of Comfort Our care programs are geared towards providing comfort for you and your loved ones. Gift of Assurance At Amazing Care, you can be assured of peace of mind knowing that our Caregivers are highly qualified, bonded and insured. Gift of Respect Your loved one deserves a truly dignified way of living and should be treated with utmost respect. Gift of Encouragement Setting us apart from other in-home care providers is our keen attention to uplift our clients' spirits through specialized trainings that empower our caregivers to ease your loved ones' loneliness, boredom and helplessness. We offer help ranging from occasional light housekeeping to continuous live-in support to those who are recovering from an illness or experiencing limitations in their activities. Amazing Care provides non-medical services as: Bathing and Personal Hygiene Toilet Assistance Dressing Assistance Meal Preparation Diet Monitoring Eating Assistance Medication Reminders Shopping Assistance Running Errands Laundry Companionship Socialization Household Supervision Exercise Transfer Assistance and Many More...... For a free Service Consultation please give us a call at (630) 364-1727 Caregiver Information Caregiver Skills Include: Ethics, Validation Therapy, Patient Transfers, Stress Management, Grief Issues, Family Communication, Transition Issues, Communicating with Dementia Patients Caregivers employed, bonded and insured: Yes Caregivers available 24 hours a day: Yes Available to assisted living facility: Yes RN on Staff: Yes
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221 E Lake St, Ste 212, Wood Dale, IL, 60191
Comfort Keepers provides in-home care that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and other adults. Whether companionship services or in-home safety solutions, we provide the support and services that improve lives and enable independent living at home. Keeping individuals engaged in life mentally, emotionally, physically and socially can make a difference in their wellbeing. At Comfort Keepers, we call this philosophy of care Interactive Caregiving. It gives our clients a more healthy and meaningful quality of life. Interactive Caregiving is based on interrelated lifestyle factors: Mentally Stimulated Physical Activity Social Engagement Emotional Support Our caregivers take everyday activities and transform them into opportunities to communicate with and engage their clients. Our Comfort Keepers are: Selected after a rigorous interviewing process including national national background checks, drug screening, fingerprinting and personal and professional references. Our employees, not contractors Bonded, insured and covered by Workers' Compensation Trained specially to provide an interactive care solutions for clients Each client has different care needs. Comfort Keepers provides a range of services that can be customized to fit the individual client needs. PERSONAL CARE SERVICES Bathing, grooming and hygiene Mobility assistance Transferring and positioning Toileting and incontinence Feeding and special diet Dementia care COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES Meal Preparation Laundry Light housekeeping Grocery Shopping/Errands Incidental Transportation Medication reminders Grooming Live-in services 24-hour care Respite care or relief for family HOME SAFETY SOLUTIONS Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Medication solutions Around-the-clock emergency monitoring station Call for more information or to schedule a free in-home consultation. HSA License 3000180
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5250 Old Orchard Rd., Ste. 300, Skokie, IL, 60077
Shalom Love Care was founded on peace of mind. All our clients enjoy ethical, professional and quality care. Our team of healthcare professionals and care givers are trained, bonded, carefully screened, insured and supervised to ensure provision of quality services to our clients 24 hours-7 days a week to conform to clients' needs. We provide home care, non medical care,skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's care, and social services. Your peace of mind is of utmost importance to us. Call today.
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3501 Alqonquin, Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
At Your service Home Care, LLC is an organization dedicated to providing care for seniors in settings such as retirement communities and their private homes. Our goal is to provide high-quality senior care services and client satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We have a variety of Services from daily help with grooming, feeding, companionship to 24 hour Live-in care. Once we assess our clients, we design a plan of care to help them get better.
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202 Campbell Street, Geneva, IL, 60134
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2413 W Algonquin Rd., Suite 232, Algonquin, IL, 60102
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Home care in Kane County is more affordable than the Illinois average, which is about $300 higher, but slightly less affordable than the national average, which is around $100 lower. In Chicago, care costs around $600 more and in the eastern part of the state, in Danville, home care is by far the least affordable in the state, costing around $8,818 per month. In the city of Peoria, the average cost of care is equal to that of Kane County and in Champaign, seniors typically pay around $150 more for home care.
Kane County
$5,053
Illinois
$5,339
United States
$4,957
Peoria
$5,053
Champaign
$5,196
Chicago
$5,672
Danville
$8,818
The cost of home care is typically around $100 cheaper than assisted living care in Kane County. For seniors who require medical assistance at home, home health aide costs around the same as home care. Home care includes assistance with personal care tasks whereas home health care offers light medical support, such as medication management and physical therapy. For the comprehensive care that a nursing home provides, a semiprivate room typically costs around $1,900 more than home care.
Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,077
Assisted Living Facility
$5,160
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,965
Note: Data for Kane County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bloomington, was used instead.
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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Kane County:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Service Associates | (847) 741-0404 (Elgin); (630) 897-4035 (Aurora) | 101 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 | This nonprofit agency, which works in conjunction with the Area Agency on Aging, helps seniors in Kane County find information on community care programs, low- or no-cost accessible transportation options and senior-specific legal services. Its free services are open to those 60 years of age and over. In addition to its main office in Elgin, the organization also operates an Aurora office. |
| Friendly Visiting Program | (847) 741-0404 | 101 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 | A free program organized by Senior Service Associates, the SCP matches volunteers with seniors in need of social contact. Volunteers and their seniors connect once a week for shared shopping trips, card games, meals and other activities. A related initiative, the Senior Canine Companion Program, brings therapy dogs to homebound seniors once a week for visits of up to one hour. |
| Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program | (217) 785-2533 | 100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 3-400, Chicago, IL 60601 | This federally funded state-run program works to help participants lower their energy bills through a combination of home improvement services. Among other energy-saving approaches, IHWAP funds can be used to replace or repair old water heaters and HVAC systems, install attic insulation and update large energy-inefficient appliances such as refrigerators with modern models. The program can provide up to $15,000 in repair and weatherization assistance per eligible home, though household income limits apply. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (630) 232-9415 | 1024 West Main Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174 | Seniors in Kane County can contact this nonprofit law firm for free legal advice concerning senior-related matters, including those involving landlord and family disputes, public benefits, elder abuse and financial exploitation, and disability accommodations. There are no income requirements or restrictions for these services, which are open to all citizens 60 years of age and older. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.
Reviews of Care Providers Nearby
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Wanda M_11
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - South Elgin
It helps her a great deal. I like their caregivers.
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We're so pleased to hear that our team has been a good fit for your mom and that you've found us to be accommodating with caring and dedicated staff. Supporting families with compassionate...
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Nancy B_73
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - South Elgin
I like that they are very prompt. They are compassionate. They want you to be happy with the services they are giving.
Home Care
Nancy S_69
4.0
Review of Visiting Angels - South Elgin
She is still getting used to the girl that comes in and getting connected. I would like to see a better explanation of what we picked the staff to do improved.
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