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Top Home Care Agencies in Cook County, IL
Browse the 226 home care agencies in Cook County, read 142 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Cook County choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Cook County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Cook County, IL
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
When we just needed someone to watch over our loved one, they were there. They were great with scheduling. If we ever needed to reschedule, they were extremely flexible. They were understanding about last...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
5 reviews
Senior helpers has been good to us. We needed them in a emergency type of situation for my dad. It took some doing to get someone so quickly but they made it happen. Once everything was set in in place it...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Many of us know a senior who is living alone—and lonely. Many people know an older couple who is struggling with their health. And some of us know seniors who are trying desperately to take care of their home and other responsibilities, but having a difficult time keeping up.Senior Helpers...
10 reviews
It is a very nice community. It is a very clean area. The staff and residents are very kind. It is a reasonable cost. The care givers are great. There is many different activities.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Synergy Home Care Dupage of Illinois ensures quality home care services to the entire DuPage County, including the cities of Naperville, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and Hinsdale. At Synergy HomeCare, we embrace high standards, which guide us to provide the best home care services to you and your...
18 reviews
I really the care that is given in home. We like the staff that has been very helpful in getting us someone to come and helps with the needs of in home care. We like the friendliness of the care taker. They...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Homewatch Caregivers offers home care services for seniors living in and around St. Charles, Illinois. St. Charles, which is situated in Kane County, is home to several year-round events and festivals. Among resident favorites are the Kane County Fair, which takes place every July, the Scarecrow...
2 reviews
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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It's a great service, and they're willing to work with our inconsistent schedule. Like most of these businesses, turnover is hard to stem, but MD [name removed] works hard to meet our care needs and to be...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
It's been pretty good they are very nice people. The only complaint I have is that they have been late a couple of times, and one time someone didn't show up. However when I called and let them know the...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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[name removed] who was the manger that I first met with was lovely! Very kind! When I had an issue they responded quickly to resolve it!
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
I really can't think of anything they can do to improve! My husband as PST. They get him out of bed and help him shower four times a week. They help with breakfast, help with therapy, etc. Any time I...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
3 reviews
This has been working out well so far! We are having a caregiver come out and help our loved one on the weekends, and it's been a tremendous help for my family members! There have only been minor issues, and...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
11 Photo available
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
11 Photo available
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
11 Photo available
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Live Right Senior Care is a faith-based company committed to our clients and their families. Founded in 2009 by Barbara O’Brien, Live Right Senior Care was established in response to the demands of seniors for more personalized service, flexible scheduling and reliable, expert caregivers. We...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Costs of home care in Cook County, IL
Average cost of home care in Cook County, IL
Home care in Cook County is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Cook County
Home care costs in Cook County increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Cook County assisted living facilities or Cook County memory care facilities.
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Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Cook County, Illinois.
How to pay for home care in Cook County, IL
Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Cook County.Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.
What families are saying about home care in Cook County
Recent reviews for home care in Cook County
Optimum Senior Care in Palatine, IL
4.2
I'm not there all the time to see the interaction between the agency and my Dad but from what I've seen so far i am very pleased. The agency definitely found the perfect caregiver for my Dad and she is really good and what she does. I am pleased overall and would recommend them if needed.
Amazing Care in Lisle, IL
5.0
They were good, they were friendly, and we had some consistency of caregivers, so there weren't always different people coming out. The staff was knowledgable and responsive. There isn't anything we would have done differently or had improved. This was in home hospice so cleanliness and ...
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Assisting Hands Home Care of Naperville, IL
5.0
They seem to be doing everything well. We have had a couple of miscommunications but they have been resolved. We have had a pretty consistent caregiver. We have never had trouble with people not showing up. It would be nice if we could meet a caregiver before they start coming out.
Frequently asked questions about home care in Cook County
Senior Helpers - Geneva, IL, ComForCare Home Care - Wheaton, IL and Senior Helpers of Elmwood Park are the top-rated home care facilities near Cook County, Illinois. See full list of agencies.
There are 226 home care facilities near Cook County, Illinois. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.
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