Mylife Home Health Care, Inc
218 W Willow Ave, Ste B, Wheaton, IL, 60187
"A Chicagoland Home Healthcare Agency founded in 2004, MyLife has developed a richly deserved reputation for clinical excellence and innovati..."
READ MOREKane County, the fifth most populous county in Illinois, is located just to the west of Chicago. The county is home to 515,588 residents, including 76,822 seniors over the age of 65 or 14.9% of the population — 1.9% lower than the national average of 16.8%. Although the overall cost of living is higher than the Illinois average, the average cost of health care is lower than both the state and national averages. Residents can access high quality health care facilities nearby in Chicago and in Kane County itself, including Kane County Hospital.
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Kane County pay around $5,053 per month for home care, which includes personal care services such as grooming, whereas home health care encompasses medical services such as medication administration.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Kane County– 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.
218 W Willow Ave, Ste B, Wheaton, IL, 60187
"A Chicagoland Home Healthcare Agency founded in 2004, MyLife has developed a richly deserved reputation for clinical excellence and innovati..."
READ MORE115 South Wilke Road,, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60005
"Non-medical, in-home care company for seniors, who need assistance with daily living. We offer professional service (CNAs - Certified Nursin..."
READ MORE1938 Great Plains Way, Bolingbrook, IL, 60490
"Welcome to UC – Cares Home Health Services UC-Cares Home Health Services, LLC believes that no two clients are the same and that each c..."
READ MORE221 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..."
READ MORE1627 Colonial Pkwy, Palatine, IL, 60067
9140 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL, 60513
"Visiting Angels Senior Care in Brookfield, IL can assist you in providing in-home senior care services in the Brookfield, IL area. Inviting ..."
READ MORE5250 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 professi..."
READ MORE3501 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 th..."
READ MORE6645 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL, 60631
"Axis Homecare Services is a non-medical Illinois State Licensed agency that was established to create a higher level of care for our loved o..."
READ MORE202 Campbell Street, Geneva, IL, 60134
799 SOUTH MCLEAN BLVD, Elgin, IL, 60123
2413 W Algonquin Rd., Suite 232, Algonquin, IL, 60102
3631 Municipal Dr, Mchenry, IL, 60050
999 N Main St # 204, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
" Mishle is a Christian family owned and operated company providing services at home, medical facilities, and Senior communities to meet th..."
READ MORE301 W Winthrop Ave, Addison, IL, 60101
581 Tanager Ln, West Chicago, IL, 60185
"While OPTIMI Home Care is based in West Chicago, our care-givers/CNA’s live and work all over the six-county Chicagoland area. The vast majo..."
READ MORE415 W Golf Rd, Suite 46, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
311 N Chestnut St # B2, Addison, IL, 60101
" ALTIS Private Care Company grew out of a desire to provide families and seniors needing assistance at home, with the option that most peo..."
READ MORE825 N 5th Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174
7415 W FOSTER AVE, Harwood Heights, IL, 60706
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 |
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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.