The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Lake Forest, IL for 2025

SYNERGY HomeCare of Glenbrook is owned and operated by Joe Galo, who was raised in Glenview, IL and is a current resident of Lake Forest, IL. He has transitioned from a career in finance to bring compassionate care to the communities that have already provided so much for him. Joe and his team of caregivers serve residents of Bannockburn, Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Green Oaks, Highland Park, Highwood, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mettawa, Northbrook, Northfield, Prospect Heights, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, Wheeling, Wilmette and Winnetka with a range of services including companion care, personalized in-home assistance, and specialized support for individuals managing chronic health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery. Call us today to get started.

"We have found Always Best Care and are happy with them. There was some difficulty with availability of people and scheduling. One of the caregivers made a serious mistake. However, after everything was straightened out, they have been great. For four hours, one day a week, a caregiver comes and helps my mother who has Alzheimer's take a bath and gives her a manicure. The caregivers are good. They were conveniently located. I went and had a personal meeting with the owner of the company and thought she was very impressive. She then came to the home to meet my mother and my parents; we liked that. We thought that was professional and helpful. From then on, we have worked with a scheduler and the caregiver. I think it's a very reliable and well-run agency, and we're very pleased at this point with the service. "

"We have been subscribing to the service from Right at Home for the past six months or so. We're very pleased. My husband is receiving the care. Our provider gives him shower. That's the main thing that I ask him. I had him vacuum the basement floor and put things on shelves, and those are too difficult for me to do. Our caregiver comes twice a week, Tuesday and Friday. The caregiver is very agreeable, compassionate, capable, on time, and kind. It's excellent service."

Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help with everyday tasks that have become challenging. This may include meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation and other tasks. We offer services for those with special care situations such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease and other dementias; diabetes; stroke recovery; and hospice care. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or immediate, 24-hour care, we are here to help. Call us today to learn more about the services we can provide you or a loved one.Custom Care PlanWe know everyone’s needs are different, so we create custom, client-centered care plans based on our unique five-step approach to care. We take time to get to know you by discussing your health history, physical and cognitive abilities, daily routines, and personal lifestyle and preferences. This conversation is important to us because we want to help you determine the level and types of care you need and match you with the best caregiver to help you continue to live successfully at home, or wherever you call home.Caregiver Training and Care Supervision When you choose Right at Home, you can rest assured that our caregivers will deliver the care you or your loved one needs. Every caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. We provide initial caregiver training through our Right at Home University before they can provide care, and we provide ongoing training to support best care practices. All of our caregivers are employed by Right at Home and are bonded and insured.

"Broad Street provides 4 hour help 7 days a week. Both are CNAs. are expert at the tasks they are assigned, showers,, breakfast, laundry and any other help I may need. They arrive on time and stay the full four hours, they are wonderful I would be comfortable recommending Broad Street to any one needing a caregiver. They have been quick to respond to any issue I might have had. grateful for their services.. I am "

"I've know Tom and Joy for a long time. I had been in an automobile accident and I was badly hurt and I lost the use of one hand and arm. I was in a cast for 7 months with my right hand and I'm a right handed person. I was not able to do a lot of things. I had trouble dressing and putting on shoes and socks. I was a very active person and all of a sudden I had cast from my finger tips up to my shoulder. I had 3 surgeries. I was really not in good shape and needed somebody to help me around the house and to help me personally with my clothing and dressing, showers and washing my hair. Home Helpers helped me around the house. They didn't do any heavy cooking and cleaning. They just keep things tidy and make me clean. I had two caregivers. One came around 7.30 to 8:00 in the morning and stayed till 1:00 in the afternoon. When she's up, the second girl came and leave late in the afternoon or around supper time. They both had cars and they took me shopping if I needed it. They helped me pay my bills and checked on things for me. I was in a cast for a long time and I lost the ability to do a lot of things. If you can't hold a pen, you can't do much. They help me if I go the the bank. I spent the evenings alone and I was able to handle things with neighbors that came in. I had a lot of help. The two caregivers I had were outstanding people. They're clean and honest and helpful in many ways. They guided me around and made sure I can get in and out of the car when we're out. The girls were just fantastic. They became very good friends of mine and were with me for quite a long time. I was in therapy and the girls would still come by and check up on me. They were helpful all the way around and their personalities are great. I have no complaints about anything. They are wonderful people. Joy and Tom are top notch people. They setup something on my door so if I had an emergency of some kind, all I have to do is press the button. I had no worries. They're are just terrific people. "

FirstLight Home Care of Glenview provides trusted caregivers to Seniors in Glenview, Northbrook, Evanston, and Park Ridge. Our in-home care services provide the daily support adults need to live a life of dignity with as much independence as possible in Glenview and surrounding areas. We understand your loved one deserves more than having someone who simply keeps them company. They deserve a caregiver who is passionate about helping them have their best day, every day. That’s why we do more than make a meal or help with mobility at FirstLight Home Care of Glenview. Our home care assistance is about establishing caring relationships built on trust and respect. Call us today to schedule your free home consultation.

"My brother and I went to the ComforCare office and one thing I like is that they provide live-in abiding care. It's one thing that other providers do not have. So we started their service for my mother initially. She had long since passed and we used them now for my sister who has down-syndrome. They send out different caregivers but sometimes they send out same ones. Each one has their own personality. They're pretty good at what they do. They guide my sister to get out of bed and make breakfast for her. They do just fine. "

"I'm a past client of Home Instead - Skokie, IL. I had a lady and she was an excellent provider. She did everything that I requested and she did it with prompt and happiness that I enjoyed. We got along very well. I think she was an excellent homecare person. She was always on time and she did everything that I asked. Communication with the agency was OK. She provided companionship, she did light housekeeping, and she helped me with some of my own care like showering."

You work with the same caregiver until they are no longer needed and that eliminates a revolving door of people coming into your home. We can also provide backup when the caregiver is sick or needs time off.

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.

"This is an excellent service that we use to supplement family involvement in my mother's senior care. When driving is no longer possible, and there are concerns with keeping a parent in the home;; this service is an ideal way to keep a parent socializing with someone outside the family, getting transportation to and from shopping, doctors visits, and making sure the parent is doing well not that day. It has also been a blessing having a different opinion on Mom's moods, actions and abilities, as family members can sometimes be partial or blinded by love. The interview process was efficient and caring. The care has been top notch - with weekly written reports given so I can share them with other family members. The billing and contacts have been wonderful; we are always kept informed. "

"I have used Home Instead a few times in the past. I have been very satisfied. "

"I am happy with the quality of my caregiver, a very pleasant person."