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Home Care in Chicago, Illinois

As the largest city in Illinois and the third-most populated in the nation, Chicago is home to almost 2.7 million people, and seniors aged 65 and older make up 12% of the city's population. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is filled with iconic architecture, unique neighborhoods and an eclectic array of cultures. 

The Windy City has a SeniorScore of 61, which is well below the Illinois state average of 74, and the national average of 72. The SeniorScore is a numeric representation of over 100 data points related to how livable a city is for seniors, and the Score is divided into four categories. Chicago's highest score, 62, is in the Health and Safety category, thanks in part to the abundance of Medicare-registered physicians and dozens of world-class hospitals in the area. The city scored just 43 in the Finances category, since as is common in large metro areas, the costs of senior care and housing are quite high.

Seniors who want easy access to multiple top-ranked health care facilities, renowned museums, unique shopping areas and thousands of acres of urban parks will appreciate all that Chicago has to offer. The city is also home to two MLB teams, the Cubs and the White Sox, an NHL team and the beloved Chicago Bears football club. 

This guide provides an overview of home care in Chicago, including the average care costs and how those costs compare to other large urban centers. There's also a list of local resources designed to help seniors age in place in their own homes. 



 
 

The Cost of Home Care in Chicago, IL



According to Genworth Financial's 2019 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of home care in Chicago is $4,763, based on 44 hours of care per week. Statewide, home care costs average $4,481 per month, while the national average is $4,290. 


At $4,767 per month, the average monthly cost of home health care in Chicago is only $14 more than the cost of home care. These two types of care differ slightly in that home health care providers also perform basic medical duties, such as assistance with catheterization and monitoring of vital signs. Throughout Illinois and the United States, home health care costs an average of $95 more per month than home care. 

The Cost of Home Care & Home Health Care per Month

Cost of Home Care

Cost of Home Health Care

Chicago

$4,763

$4,767

Illinois

$4,481

$4,576

The United States

$4,290

$4,385

Peoria

$4,242

$4,242

Springfield

$3,909

$3,909

Decatur

$4,004

$4,172

Rockford

$4,338

$4,481



Top Home Care Agencies in Chicago, Illinois



Comfort Keepers - Chicago, IL

Comfort Keepers

1 E Superior St Ste 304

Chicago, IL 60611

1-855-224-5130

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Located in Chicago, IL at 1 E Superior St Ste 304, Comfort Keepers is a senior home healthcare provider that offers in-home nursing services in addition to home care services. They can provide multiple personal services such as help with ...

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Vital Measurements - Chicago, IL

Vital Measurements

6323 N Avondale Ave

Chicago, IL 60631

1-855-229-7494

2 Reviews  

Located in Chicago, IL at 6323 N Avondale Ave, Vital Measurements, Inc is a senior home healthcare service provider offering personal care in addition to in-home nursing services. For nearly 36 years, they have been serving seniors throughout the Chicago ...

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Hcn Home Health Care - Chicago, IL

Hcn Home Health Care

6288 North Cicero

Chicago, IL 60646

1-855-229-7494

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Located at 6288 North Cicero in Chicago, IL, Hcn Home Health Care is a home healthcare provider offering personal home care and in-home medical care. For nearly 14 years, they have been serving customers throughout the Chicago area. They provide ...

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Normalcy Home Health - Chicago, IL

Normalcy Home Health

2800 W Peterson Avenue Suite 106

Chicago, IL 60659

1-855-222-1541

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Normalcy Home Health, Inc is a home healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois at 2800 W Peterson Avenue Suite 106. They provide personal home care services and in-home nursing care to senior clientele. For almost 7 years, they have ...

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Home Helpers - Chicago, IL

Home Helpers

429 W Ohio St

Chicago, IL 60654

1-855-241-4685

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Located in Chicago, Illinois at 429 W Ohio St, Home Helpers is a home care company offering in-home personal care services and in-home nursing services. They offer a variety of personal services including assistance with reading, providing companionship, mobility assistance, ...

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Faith Home Care - Chicago, IL

Faith Home Care

6160 N Cicero Avenue, Ste 302

Chicago, IL 60646

1-855-241-4685

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Located at 6160 N Cicero Avenue, Ste 302 in Chicago, Illinois, Faith Home Care, Inc is a home healthcare service provider offering in-home nursing services and home care. Since 2012, they have been serving seniors in the Chicago area. ...

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Unique Home Health - Chicago, IL

Unique Home Health

3552 South Halstead Street 1st Floor

Chicago, IL 60609

1-855-238-4376

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Located at 3552 South Halstead Street 1st Floor in Chicago, Illinois, Unique Home Health, Inc is a home healthcare company that offers home healthcare as well as in-home personal care services. Since 2013, they have been serving clients throughout the ...

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Home Care Resources in Chicago, IL



Seniors in Chicago have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:



Chicago Transit Authority


The CTA operates a vast network of city buses and rail cars throughout the city, and the entire CTA fleet is ADA compliant. Seniors aged 65 and older, and those with qualifying disabilities, ride free on all CTA fixed routes. 

Contact Information

For information on route scheduling and for trip planning assistance, call (312) 836-7000. 



Meals on Wheels Chicago


Meals on Wheels Chicago provides healthy, home-delivered meals to housebound seniors aged 60 and older and adults with disabilities. The service can accommodate seniors who require special diets, including Kosher, pureed and vegetarian. The organization also operates a Holiday Meals Delivery Program, and when possible, delivers emergency shelf-stable meals seniors can keep on hand in case the regular delivery service is interrupted due to extreme weather. 

Contact Information

To enroll in the home-delivered meal program for seniors, contact the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Information and Assessment at (312) 744-4016. 



Golden Diners Program


Golden Diners is a city-run congregate dining program for seniors aged 60 and older. There are approximately 50 Golden Diners sites throughout the city located in community centers, church halls and apartment buildings, including some locations geared towards ethnic groups. Seniors can enjoy a free or low-cost lunchtime meal at most locations, and four of the program sites serve breakfast. 

Contact Information

For more information or to reserve a Golden Diners meal, call (312) 744-4016.



Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services


Low and moderate-income seniors who need legal advice related to civil matters, such as landlord-tenant disputes, estate planning and access to health care, can contact CARPLS, a nonprofit legal services organization. 

Contact Information

To connect with CARPLS, call (213) 738-9200. 



Heavy-Duty Chore and Short-Term Chore Services for Older Adults


The City of Chicago offers a one-time intensive home cleaning and decluttering service to seniors aged 60 and older whose living conditions are unsanitary and unsafe. The City also operates a short-term chore program to help seniors remain independent while they recover from an illness, injury or hospitalization. 

Contact Information

To request service, call (312) 744-4016. 

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