24-Hour Home Care in Western Springs, IL

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Western Springs, IL: the local picture

5.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Cook County)

278

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

$103,289

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

104 Western Springs residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 285 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 278 residents are 85 or older (2.1% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Bella Terra Lagrange in La Grange (0.6 mi) and Meadowbrook Manor - Lagrange in La Grange (1.9 mi).

Western Springs compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Western Springs	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$103,289	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Western Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
La Grange, IL	1.4 mi	2,543	1.7%
Hinsdale, IL	1.4 mi	2,783	7.3%
Countryside, IL	2.3 mi	1,431	3.6%
Indian Head Park, IL	2.3 mi	1,132	1.9%
La Grange Park, IL	2.4 mi	2,842	7.4%
Clarendon Hills, IL	2.9 mi	1,180	1.4%

Home health agencies serving Western Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Nursing homes near Western Springs (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bella Terra Lagrange	La Grange, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(708) 352-6900
Meadowbrook Manor - Lagrange	La Grange, IL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	197	(708) 354-4660
Plymouth Place	La Grange Park, IL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	86	(708) 482-6668
Pearl Of Hinsdale, The	Hinsdale, IL	2.1 mi	4 of 5	202	(630) 325-9630

Straight-line miles from the center of Western Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Western Springs

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, 155% of the $8,607 monthly median income of Western Springs 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.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Western Springs: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Western Springs?

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, 155% of the $8,607 monthly median income of Western Springs 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.