At Your service Home Care, LLC
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 th..."
READ MOREThe village of South Elgin is a suburban offshoot of metropolitan Chicago. It has a population of around 23,875 people, 10.1% of whom are seniors 65 and older. The village of South Elgin offers its seniors a lower crime rate than that of Chicago, with the added benefit of being close to some of the best medical care in the country, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a nationally ranked medical center that is ranked eighth in the country for geriatric care. In South Elgin, seniors pay $5,672 per month for home care, which provides seniors with assistance completing personal tasks and cleaning around the home but does not include skilled medical care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the South Elgin 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.
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 th..."
READ MORE2413 W Algonquin Rd., Suite 232, Algonquin, IL, 60102
3631 Municipal Dr, Mchenry, IL, 60050
Home care in South Elgin costs $5,672 per month, which is around $330 more than the state average of $5,339 and $700 more than the national average of $4,957. South Elgin’s home care costs rank on the high end compared to other Illinois cities. Its residents pay around $50 more per month than residents in the Michigan City area and in Rockford. Costs in Kankakee, about an hour south of Chicago, are less than in South Elgin by more than $500.
South Elgin
$5,672
Illinois
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Rockford
$5,625
Kankakee
$5,148
Michigan City
$5,625
Comparing the costs of different senior care options in South Elgin, home care is about $50 less per month than home health care and about $850 more than an assisted living facility. At only $1,842 per month on average, adult day health care is the cheapest home care option for seniors in South Elgin. The costliest option is a nursing home, where a semiprivate room averages $6,996 per month.
Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for South Elgin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, 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.
Many seniors in South Elgin wish to age in place, but this can often present challenges when certain tasks and daily living activities become difficult to complete. The following table provides a small sample of free and low-cost home care resources that help seniors retain their independence for as long as possible.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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TRIAD | (847) 741-2045 | TRIAD is a law enforcement program for seniors who live in Elgin and St. Charles Townships that is designed to make seniors feel safe in the community. The program offers regular seminars for seniors and hosts an annual picnic. |
Community Care Program (CCP) | (800) 252-8966 | The Community Care Program (CCP) offered through the Department of Aging is designed for seniors who wish to remain in their homes. It includes access to homemaker services, home delivered meals, transportation options and case management, in addition to other programs that help seniors pay for prescriptions and property taxes. |
Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) | (217) 785-2533 | Low-income seniors can use the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) to pay for more efficient appliances or receive assistance with late utility bills. The program also helps seniors weatherize their homes. To qualify, seniors must have a combined household income below 150% of the poverty level. |
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.