Chicago is one of America’s largest cities, with a population of 2,693,976. People aged 65 and over make up 12% of its population. The city features a mixture of urban and outdoor attractions, including numerous city parks that cover 3,000 hectares. It also boasts many other selling points for outdoor-minded seniors, including 70 bird and nature sanctuaries, 29 beaches and 26 miles of lakefront. Additionally, seniors who enjoy dining out can choose from thousands of options, including multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. Other senior-friendly activities offered by the city include tours and cruises, numerous museums and volunteering opportunities. Living in Chicago makes it easy to access notable health care facilities, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center, which have been highly rated.
The Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019 reports that costs for senior care in Chicago run a bit higher than average, coming in at $4,767 per month for home health aide services and $4,763 for homemaker services. Nationally, the average costs for those services are $4,385 and $4,290 per month, respectively.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Chicago area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Chicago, IL
950 Skokie Blvd., Ste 300, Northbrook, IL, 60062
They were about to help us really quickly. The nurse that they had was great.
From what I know, they were able to schedule us last minute and my mom really liked working with the nurse they sent her.
They were about to help us really quickly. The nurse that they had was great.
From what I know, they were able to schedule us last minute and my mom really liked working with the nurse they sent her.
They help me shower.
I like that they have been responsible.
400 West Lake Street, Suite 112-C , Roselle, IL, 60172
It makes a huge difference. They help with things like keeping her company and making sure that she takes her medicine. They get her coffee and do some laundry.
I like that they have an awesome car
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It makes a huge difference. They help with things like keeping her company and making sure that she takes her medicine. They get her coffee and do some laundry.
I like that they have an awesome caregiver that they sent us. She is wonderful.
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It makes a huge difference. They help with things like keeping her company and making sure that she takes her medicine. They get her coffee and do some laundry.
I like that they have an awesome car
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It makes a huge difference. They help with things like keeping her company and making sure that she takes her medicine. They get her coffee and do some laundry.
I like that they have an awesome caregiver that they sent us. She is wonderful.
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2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
8822 Niles Center Rd, 2nd Floor, Skokie, IL, 60077
Home Instead went above and beyond my expectations when it came to caring for my terminally Ill father. From beginning to end, the communication level from everyone I encountered was exemplary, and e
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Home Instead went above and beyond my expectations when it came to caring for my terminally Ill father. From beginning to end, the communication level from everyone I encountered was exemplary, and each of the caregivers that assisted my family was kind, caring, and compassionate. We even had instances when our caregivers stayed past their scheduled departure time because they knew we needed the extra hand. They were truly angels, just when we needed angels the most.
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Home Instead went above and beyond my expectations when it came to caring for my terminally Ill father. From beginning to end, the communication level from everyone I encountered was exemplary, and e
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Home Instead went above and beyond my expectations when it came to caring for my terminally Ill father. From beginning to end, the communication level from everyone I encountered was exemplary, and each of the caregivers that assisted my family was kind, caring, and compassionate. We even had instances when our caregivers stayed past their scheduled departure time because they knew we needed the extra hand. They were truly angels, just when we needed angels the most.
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7000 W. North Ave., Ste. 1A, Chicago, IL, 60707
The services are priceless. The caregiver anticipates our needs before we do.
I would recommend the caretaker my wife has. I can’t speak for other caretakers. Bob, the head, was a nice man. He laid o
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The services are priceless. The caregiver anticipates our needs before we do.
I would recommend the caretaker my wife has. I can’t speak for other caretakers. Bob, the head, was a nice man. He laid out expectations very clearly.
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The services are priceless. The caregiver anticipates our needs before we do.
I would recommend the caretaker my wife has. I can’t speak for other caretakers. Bob, the head, was a nice man. He laid o
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The services are priceless. The caregiver anticipates our needs before we do.
I would recommend the caretaker my wife has. I can’t speak for other caretakers. Bob, the head, was a nice man. He laid out expectations very clearly.
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4001 West Devon Ave, Ste. 328, Chicago, IL, 60646
Senior home care services to elderly residents throughout the Chicago area is just one beneficial aspect of our services. All of our helpers are also seniors themselves. They have a warmth and underst
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Senior home care services to elderly residents throughout the Chicago area is just one beneficial aspect of our services. All of our helpers are also seniors themselves. They have a warmth and understanding that comes from experience and wisdom gained over the years. They are all loving, caring compassionate people who bring joy and companionship to everyone with whom they work. That’s why our seniors often become life-long friends with those who receive our services.
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Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services is a leading provider for Senior In Home Care services throughout the nation. We make life a little easier for you or a loved one by providing services in the home that include: companionship, light housekeeping, cooking, gardening, transportation assistance, Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, assistance with daily errands, activities, and more. Our senior home care services allow elderly adults the opportunity to continue living an independent life in their own home without the need to move.
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Senior home care services to elderly residents throughout the Chicago area is just one beneficial aspect of our services. All of our helpers are also seniors themselves. They have a warmth and underst
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Senior home care services to elderly residents throughout the Chicago area is just one beneficial aspect of our services. All of our helpers are also seniors themselves. They have a warmth and understanding that comes from experience and wisdom gained over the years. They are all loving, caring compassionate people who bring joy and companionship to everyone with whom they work. That’s why our seniors often become life-long friends with those who receive our services.
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Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services is a leading provider for Senior In Home Care services throughout the nation. We make life a little easier for you or a loved one by providing services in the home that include: companionship, light housekeeping, cooking, gardening, transportation assistance, Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, assistance with daily errands, activities, and more. Our senior home care services allow elderly adults the opportunity to continue living an independent life in their own home without the need to move.
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6901 W. North Ave, Suite 1F, Oak Park, IL, 60302
Home Instead has provided 4 hrs of service 6 days a week to my mom for the past 5 years. The owners of the Oak Park Home Instead have been wonderful. Dependable, helpful, caring, and understanding a
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Home Instead has provided 4 hrs of service 6 days a week to my mom for the past 5 years. The owners of the Oak Park Home Instead have been wonderful. Dependable, helpful, caring, and understanding and have done their best to take care of every issue that has arisen. I strongly recommend the Harrisons and their team.
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Home Instead has provided 4 hrs of service 6 days a week to my mom for the past 5 years. The owners of the Oak Park Home Instead have been wonderful. Dependable, helpful, caring, and understanding a
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Home Instead has provided 4 hrs of service 6 days a week to my mom for the past 5 years. The owners of the Oak Park Home Instead have been wonderful. Dependable, helpful, caring, and understanding and have done their best to take care of every issue that has arisen. I strongly recommend the Harrisons and their team.
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2340 S River Rd, Suite 105, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
Lovely, dependable caregivers! And very supportive, responsive office staff!
Lovely, dependable caregivers! And very supportive, responsive office staff!
2835 N Sheffield Ave, Suite 407, Chicago, IL, 60657
We only had Home Instead with my dad for a short time before he passed away, but I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We were in a huge hurry to secure 24 hour care and Home Instead made i
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We only had Home Instead with my dad for a short time before he passed away, but I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We were in a huge hurry to secure 24 hour care and Home Instead made it work for us. Everyone we worked with was professional, knowledgeable and kind. We would recommend Home Instead 100%.
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We only had Home Instead with my dad for a short time before he passed away, but I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We were in a huge hurry to secure 24 hour care and Home Instead made i
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We only had Home Instead with my dad for a short time before he passed away, but I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We were in a huge hurry to secure 24 hour care and Home Instead made it work for us. Everyone we worked with was professional, knowledgeable and kind. We would recommend Home Instead 100%.
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4736 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL, 60640
My mom came to live with us last year and we realized that we needed additional help for her care a couple of days a week while we attend to work and other business. Mom’s caregiver is very attentive
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My mom came to live with us last year and we realized that we needed additional help for her care a couple of days a week while we attend to work and other business. Mom’s caregiver is very attentive (helping with mobility, toileting as needed, meal preparation and light cleaning) and has good communication with my husband and I. We are very satisfied with the owner of Home Instead Senior Services and mom’s care manager who have both been very responsive to our needs. We would definitely refer our friends to Home Instead for care of their loved one!
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My mom came to live with us last year and we realized that we needed additional help for her care a couple of days a week while we attend to work and other business. Mom’s caregiver is very attentive
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My mom came to live with us last year and we realized that we needed additional help for her care a couple of days a week while we attend to work and other business. Mom’s caregiver is very attentive (helping with mobility, toileting as needed, meal preparation and light cleaning) and has good communication with my husband and I. We are very satisfied with the owner of Home Instead Senior Services and mom’s care manager who have both been very responsive to our needs. We would definitely refer our friends to Home Instead for care of their loved one!
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900 Skokie Blvd, Suite 126, Northbrook, IL, 60062
Both caregivers and office staff are great! Phone calls are answered and responded to immediately. They are the best! I had past experience with another agency, and there is no comparison. Homewatch i
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Both caregivers and office staff are great! Phone calls are answered and responded to immediately. They are the best! I had past experience with another agency, and there is no comparison. Homewatch is outstanding!
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Both caregivers and office staff are great! Phone calls are answered and responded to immediately. They are the best! I had past experience with another agency, and there is no comparison. Homewatch i
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Both caregivers and office staff are great! Phone calls are answered and responded to immediately. They are the best! I had past experience with another agency, and there is no comparison. Homewatch is outstanding!
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12416 S Harlem Ave, Suite 100, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
Agency has been very responsive to our added requests.
Agency has been very responsive to our added requests.
122 Calendar Avenue, La Grange, IL, 60525
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Home and Hearth for 7 months. My mom was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease and it was no longer advisable for her to drive. We met with Teresa wh
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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Home and Hearth for 7 months. My mom was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease and it was no longer advisable for her to drive. We met with Teresa who was extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient with all of our questions. She explained all of the services and care that H&H has to offer so we started with just driving assistance to take my mom to work out at Curves 3 times a week. Teresa set us up with an AMAZING caregiver Kortney!. She was MUCH more than a driver, she instantly bonded with my mom because of her warm, caring and comfortable personality.
Then….the pandemic hit and the gyms closed. Once it was safe, Kortney came over just to be with my mom. She did puzzles, exercises, walks and just talked and made my mom feel good during a difficult time. She always volunteered to much more like housework, bathing, etc. but those services were not yet needed. My mom who is moving to VA to live with my sister will miss Kortney very much. The good news is that she is available to make a difference in someone else’s life. We cannot thank Teresa and Kortney enough for making a difficult decision so incredibly easy and the right decision!!!!
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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Home and Hearth for 7 months. My mom was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease and it was no longer advisable for her to drive. We met with Teresa wh
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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Home and Hearth for 7 months. My mom was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease and it was no longer advisable for her to drive. We met with Teresa who was extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient with all of our questions. She explained all of the services and care that H&H has to offer so we started with just driving assistance to take my mom to work out at Curves 3 times a week. Teresa set us up with an AMAZING caregiver Kortney!. She was MUCH more than a driver, she instantly bonded with my mom because of her warm, caring and comfortable personality.
Then….the pandemic hit and the gyms closed. Once it was safe, Kortney came over just to be with my mom. She did puzzles, exercises, walks and just talked and made my mom feel good during a difficult time. She always volunteered to much more like housework, bathing, etc. but those services were not yet needed. My mom who is moving to VA to live with my sister will miss Kortney very much. The good news is that she is available to make a difference in someone else’s life. We cannot thank Teresa and Kortney enough for making a difficult decision so incredibly easy and the right decision!!!!
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747 N Church Road, C-3, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Since our inception in 1985, Wisdom Eldercare has been independently owned, locally operated and a trusted partner in offering outstanding caregivers and care management services for older adults in t
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Since our inception in 1985, Wisdom Eldercare has been independently owned, locally operated and a trusted partner in offering outstanding caregivers and care management services for older adults in the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to ensure your loved ones are getting reliable, consistent and professional support that promotes dignity, safety and happiness.
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Wisdom Eldercare’s experienced, professional caregivers are carefully chosen after an extensive interview and a meticulous national background screening, drug testing, and fingerprint clearance.
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Our care management and leadership team is comprised of Master’s level geriatric specialists, who can guide you through the care journey, offering advice and support. Our Health and Wellness Advisor, Larry LaPalio, MD, is board-certified in geriatrics and palliative care, and is available for consultation as needed.
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You and your loved ones can have peace of mind knowing that we have earned our trusted reputation by maintaining the highest professional standards, ethical practices, and demonstrating a genuine caring for our clients.
Choose wisely – choose Wisdom!
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Since our inception in 1985, Wisdom Eldercare has been independently owned, locally operated and a trusted partner in offering outstanding caregivers and care management services for older adults in t
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Since our inception in 1985, Wisdom Eldercare has been independently owned, locally operated and a trusted partner in offering outstanding caregivers and care management services for older adults in the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to ensure your loved ones are getting reliable, consistent and professional support that promotes dignity, safety and happiness.
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Wisdom Eldercare’s experienced, professional caregivers are carefully chosen after an extensive interview and a meticulous national background screening, drug testing, and fingerprint clearance.
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Our care management and leadership team is comprised of Master’s level geriatric specialists, who can guide you through the care journey, offering advice and support. Our Health and Wellness Advisor, Larry LaPalio, MD, is board-certified in geriatrics and palliative care, and is available for consultation as needed.
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You and your loved ones can have peace of mind knowing that we have earned our trusted reputation by maintaining the highest professional standards, ethical practices, and demonstrating a genuine caring for our clients.
Choose wisely – choose Wisdom!
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900 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 212, Northbrook, IL, 60062
Open Arms Solutions is an in-home care company helping seniors to live their best lives through inspired care at home. We are grateful to have served over 2000 families in the last 10 years and to sup
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Open Arms Solutions is an in-home care company helping seniors to live their best lives through inspired care at home. We are grateful to have served over 2000 families in the last 10 years and to support some of the best caregivers in the Chicagoland area. Founded by Julie Kollada soon after her own mother’s journey with Dementia, we are a team who understands just how personal and challenging the aging experience can be for the whole family. We help you and your loved one find joy, purpose and support during a challenging time.
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We service metropolitan Chicago and surrounding suburbs specializing in chronic disease care such as Dementia, Parkinson’s, and COPD.
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<li>Our Chicagoland In-Home Services</li>
<li>Inspired Personal Care. </li>
<li>Dementia & Alzheimer’s Embrace Care (Expert Designed Memory Care Training & Program)</li>
<li>Parkinson’s Care</li>
<li>Transitional Care</li>
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Connect with us for more information on our programs and educational support opportunities for families.
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Open Arms Solutions is an in-home care company helping seniors to live their best lives through inspired care at home. We are grateful to have served over 2000 families in the last 10 years and to sup
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Open Arms Solutions is an in-home care company helping seniors to live their best lives through inspired care at home. We are grateful to have served over 2000 families in the last 10 years and to support some of the best caregivers in the Chicagoland area. Founded by Julie Kollada soon after her own mother’s journey with Dementia, we are a team who understands just how personal and challenging the aging experience can be for the whole family. We help you and your loved one find joy, purpose and support during a challenging time.
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We service metropolitan Chicago and surrounding suburbs specializing in chronic disease care such as Dementia, Parkinson’s, and COPD.
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<li>Our Chicagoland In-Home Services</li>
<li>Inspired Personal Care. </li>
<li>Dementia & Alzheimer’s Embrace Care (Expert Designed Memory Care Training & Program)</li>
<li>Parkinson’s Care</li>
<li>Transitional Care</li>
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Connect with us for more information on our programs and educational support opportunities for families.
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1165 N. Clark Street Suite #410, Chicago, IL, 60610
About Senior Helpers Chicago
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We help Senior’s live a better life in their own home.
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Our goal at Senior Helpers is provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for o
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About Senior Helpers Chicago
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We help Senior’s live a better life in their own home.
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Our goal at Senior Helpers is provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families and our caregivers. When you choose Senior Helpers of Chicago/Evanston, you are not only choosing exceptional care for your loved one, you are choosing an in-home connection with our caregivers to make sure your loved one is achieving their physical needs as well as their social and emotional needs.
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Since 2002, Senior Helpers has been a national leader in professional non-medical, in-home senior assistance services. We can be there for you loved one at a moment’s notice to provide comfort, peace of mind, and personalized care plans ranging from a 4 hour shift to 24 hours a day. For clients that need just a bit of help, we have no weekly shift minimums. Our caregivers are following strict safely precautions when providing care.
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Senior Helpers also specializes in providing care to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Our staff has a deep understanding and knowledge of the progression of dementia. We have a care team with extensive training and experience in providing the appropriate level of care for our clients.
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Services offered:
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<li>COMPANION CARE</li>
<li>CARE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING</li>
<li> PERSONAL CARE</li>
<li> ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CARE</li>
<li>PARKINSON’S CARE</li>
<li>STAYING HOME SAFE TRANSITIONAL CARE</li>
<li> HOMEMAKER SERVICES</li>
<li> VETERAN’S CARE PROVIDER</li>
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About Senior Helpers Chicago
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We help Senior’s live a better life in their own home.
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Our goal at Senior Helpers is provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for o
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About Senior Helpers Chicago
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We help Senior’s live a better life in their own home.
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Our goal at Senior Helpers is provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families and our caregivers. When you choose Senior Helpers of Chicago/Evanston, you are not only choosing exceptional care for your loved one, you are choosing an in-home connection with our caregivers to make sure your loved one is achieving their physical needs as well as their social and emotional needs.
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Since 2002, Senior Helpers has been a national leader in professional non-medical, in-home senior assistance services. We can be there for you loved one at a moment’s notice to provide comfort, peace of mind, and personalized care plans ranging from a 4 hour shift to 24 hours a day. For clients that need just a bit of help, we have no weekly shift minimums. Our caregivers are following strict safely precautions when providing care.
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Senior Helpers also specializes in providing care to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Our staff has a deep understanding and knowledge of the progression of dementia. We have a care team with extensive training and experience in providing the appropriate level of care for our clients.
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Services offered:
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<li>COMPANION CARE</li>
<li>CARE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING</li>
<li> PERSONAL CARE</li>
<li> ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CARE</li>
<li>PARKINSON’S CARE</li>
<li>STAYING HOME SAFE TRANSITIONAL CARE</li>
<li> HOMEMAKER SERVICES</li>
<li> VETERAN’S CARE PROVIDER</li>
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3356 W Columbia Ave , Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
They are very nice, caring, patient, and are really good at what they do. They take their time and provide quality care.
They are very nice, caring, patient, and are really good at what they do. They take their time and provide quality care.
9944 S Roberts Suite 111 , Palos Hills, IL, 60465
PURPLE SPRING is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Insured and Bonded. Our caregivers have completed a detailed application, criminal check, fingerprinting, and Social Security val
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PURPLE SPRING is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Insured and Bonded. Our caregivers have completed a detailed application, criminal check, fingerprinting, and Social Security validation. A thorough, in-depth, in-person interview is also conducted before being assigned to any clients. Caregivers must pass a comprehensive training and orientation program to ensure they are knowledgeable about policies, procedures, and requirements and provide safe and effective care to the patient. We take the hiring process very seriously and thoroughly.
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Our team provides individualized in-home care services to clients dealing with various challenges. Concerns such as Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimers, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Pulmonary Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Congestive Heart Failure, and many more.
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As part of our commitment to providing personalized care to our clients, here at Purple Spring, We offer a wide range of home care plans and services that suit our client’s budgets and lifestyles. Some of these services include:
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<li>Assistance with Bathing/Showering </li>
<li>Dressing Assistance </li>
<li>Joyful Companionship</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping </li>
<li>Walking Assistance </li>
<li>Help Running Errands </li>
<li>Meal Preparation </li>
<li>Medication Reminders</li>
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OUR SET-UP OF CARE:
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<li>Live-in or 24 Hour Care</li>
<li>Hourly Care</li>
<li>Shifting </li>
<li>Bedside Sitter</li>
<li>Holidays, Weekends</li>
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OUR RATES:
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<li>Live-In (24Hrs) – Starts at $250 per day</li>
<li>Come & Go – Starts at $26 per hr. (min. of 4 hours per visit)</li>
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PURPLE SPRING is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Insured and Bonded. Our caregivers have completed a detailed application, criminal check, fingerprinting, and Social Security val
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PURPLE SPRING is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Insured and Bonded. Our caregivers have completed a detailed application, criminal check, fingerprinting, and Social Security validation. A thorough, in-depth, in-person interview is also conducted before being assigned to any clients. Caregivers must pass a comprehensive training and orientation program to ensure they are knowledgeable about policies, procedures, and requirements and provide safe and effective care to the patient. We take the hiring process very seriously and thoroughly.
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Our team provides individualized in-home care services to clients dealing with various challenges. Concerns such as Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimers, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Pulmonary Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Congestive Heart Failure, and many more.
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As part of our commitment to providing personalized care to our clients, here at Purple Spring, We offer a wide range of home care plans and services that suit our client’s budgets and lifestyles. Some of these services include:
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<li>Assistance with Bathing/Showering </li>
<li>Dressing Assistance </li>
<li>Joyful Companionship</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping </li>
<li>Walking Assistance </li>
<li>Help Running Errands </li>
<li>Meal Preparation </li>
<li>Medication Reminders</li>
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OUR SET-UP OF CARE:
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<li>Live-in or 24 Hour Care</li>
<li>Hourly Care</li>
<li>Shifting </li>
<li>Bedside Sitter</li>
<li>Holidays, Weekends</li>
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OUR RATES:
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<li>Live-In (24Hrs) – Starts at $250 per day</li>
<li>Come & Go – Starts at $26 per hr. (min. of 4 hours per visit)</li>
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475 W 55th St, Suite 105, La Grange, IL, 60525
We’re utilizing Home Instead through the VA which offers 12 hours per week to care for our newly home bound father in end stage Parkinson’s Disease. The loving, compassionate services offered from si
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We’re utilizing Home Instead through the VA which offers 12 hours per week to care for our newly home bound father in end stage Parkinson’s Disease. The loving, compassionate services offered from simply meals, to taking care of his grooming needs and even teaching us, his family, some welcome tips and tricks that would have taken years to learn. The only reason I gave the review 4 versus 5 stars is because it’s a new relationship that I’m certain will grow in whatever precious time we have left.
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We’re utilizing Home Instead through the VA which offers 12 hours per week to care for our newly home bound father in end stage Parkinson’s Disease. The loving, compassionate services offered from si
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We’re utilizing Home Instead through the VA which offers 12 hours per week to care for our newly home bound father in end stage Parkinson’s Disease. The loving, compassionate services offered from simply meals, to taking care of his grooming needs and even teaching us, his family, some welcome tips and tricks that would have taken years to learn. The only reason I gave the review 4 versus 5 stars is because it’s a new relationship that I’m certain will grow in whatever precious time we have left.
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6160 North Cicero Avenue, Suite 303 , Chicago, IL, 60646
We were a client of All Help Health Services. I had no problem with them. It is just the industry overall. They’re short-staffed because people come, and they leave. It’s just the state that we’re in.
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We were a client of All Help Health Services. I had no problem with them. It is just the industry overall. They’re short-staffed because people come, and they leave. It’s just the state that we’re in.
They were all competent, experienced, and compatible with caring for my mom. Their billing needs to be updated. Scheduling was fine but their billing was not ideal at all.
They provided us with basic home care, and it was a positive experience. The owner and the office manager were very responsive. They always came out for an interview with potential candidates. They just need to update and automate their billing to make it online. They just do it via U.S. mail and that’s not cool.
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We were a client of All Help Health Services. I had no problem with them. It is just the industry overall. They’re short-staffed because people come, and they leave. It’s just the state that we’re in.
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We were a client of All Help Health Services. I had no problem with them. It is just the industry overall. They’re short-staffed because people come, and they leave. It’s just the state that we’re in.
They were all competent, experienced, and compatible with caring for my mom. Their billing needs to be updated. Scheduling was fine but their billing was not ideal at all.
They provided us with basic home care, and it was a positive experience. The owner and the office manager were very responsive. They always came out for an interview with potential candidates. They just need to update and automate their billing to make it online. They just do it via U.S. mail and that’s not cool.
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Chicago Home Care 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 Chicago:
Address: 314 W. Superior St. #300, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone Number: (773) 661-4550
Meals on Wheels Chicago delivers a variety of meal options—including vegetarian and kosher offerings—to homebound seniors. It also funds an emergency meal program that provides shelf-stable meals to safeguard against service interruptions caused by severe weather and other emergencies.
Address: 1419 W. Carroll Ave, Floor 2, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone Number: (773) 921-3200
H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly) runs several programs that preserve the independence of low-income seniors in Chicago. It helps seniors maintain their homes through a repair and upkeep program, and its shopping bus makes it easier for seniors to access grocery stores. The organization also operates three affordable housing buildings and a moving program for seniors.
Address: 355 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607
Phone Number: 312-455-1000
Little Brothers is a network of nonprofit organizations that support the elderly through volunteer work. Its Chicago chapter provides companionship to individuals age 70 and over who are aging alone. Little Brothers’ services include in-home visits, grocery deliveries and vacation experiences, and it plans and conducts monthly birthday parties as well as celebrations on holidays. The chapter also runs monthly and weekly social clubs. All of its services are provided at no cost.
Phone Number: (773) 645-2300
Address: 1343 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
Casa Central aids older Latino adults and other seniors. It runs a day-to-day in-home caregiving program that helps seniors with numerous daily tasks, such as housekeeping, laundry and grocery shopping. The organization also operates a wellness center, where seniors can take part in therapeutic activities in a secure, supervised setting. The wellness center is open to individuals age 60 and older.
Phone Number: (773) 769-5500
Address: 1415 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago Methodist Senior Services oversees a variety of residences and programs that assist seniors. It provides home care and affordable senior housing along with memory care and assisted living options. Additionally, this organization has a group of trained volunteers that conducts visits and takes part in activities with seniors.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
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.