24-Hour Home Care in Des Plaines, IL
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24-Hour Home Care in Des Plaines, IL: the local picture
900 Des Plaines residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 2,528 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 1,694 residents are 85 or older (2.9% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Lee Manor in Des Plaines (0.5 mi) and Elevate Care Des Plaines in Des Plaines (0.9 mi).
Des Plaines compared with Cook County and Illinois
| Census figure | Des Plaines | Cook County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 22% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.0% | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.3% | 13% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $65,656 | $56,774 | — |
Older residents in towns around Des Plaines
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 2.8 mi | 10,371 | 5.1% |
| Park Ridge, IL | 3.3 mi | 7,826 | 5.9% |
| Rosemont, IL | 3.5 mi | 604 | 6.8% |
| Niles, IL | 4.7 mi | 8,578 | 9.6% |
| Prospect Heights, IL | 5.0 mi | 3,051 | 1.4% |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 5.1 mi | 6,435 | 5.3% |
Home health agencies serving Des Plaines
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holistic Health Partners, Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 272-9398 |
| Avant Care Home Health Care, Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 500-3960 |
| Crystal Home Health Care, LLC | Des Plaines, IL | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (630) 887-1600 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 437-0774 |
| Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 6.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (847) 392-3896 |
Nursing homes near Des Plaines (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Manor | Des Plaines, IL | 0.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 262 | (847) 635-4000 |
| Elevate Care Des Plaines | Des Plaines, IL | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (847) 299-5588 |
| Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Hc | Des Plaines, IL | 1.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 110 | (847) 768-1300 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines, IL | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 68 | (847) 297-5900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Des Plaines. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Des Plaines
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $18.30 an hour (the Illinois median aide wage) that is about $13,322 a month in wages before any overtime, 243% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Des Plaines households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in Des Plaines: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Des Plaines?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $18.30 an hour (the Illinois median aide wage) that is about $13,322 a month in wages before any overtime, 243% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Des Plaines households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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