Adult Disability Care in Belvidere, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Belvidere, IL: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Boone County)

1,043

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (4.2% in Boone County)

36

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Belvidere ZIP codes in their service area

About 2,410 Belvidere residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 12% in Boone County).

1,043 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.0% of Belvidere households have no vehicle (4.2% in Boone County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Belvidere compared with Boone County and Illinois

Census figure	Belvidere	Boone County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	12%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.0%	4.7%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	21%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,066	$59,205	—

Older residents in towns around Belvidere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Cherry Valley, IL	4.9 mi	766	7.0%
Candlewick Lake, IL	6.0 mi	660	12%
Poplar Grove, IL	6.3 mi	576	8.0%
Loves Park, IL	7.6 mi	4,350	9.2%
Rockford, IL	9.0 mi	26,200	16%
Machesney Park, IL	9.9 mi	3,935	12%

Home health agencies serving Belvidere

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Northwest Home Health & Rehab	Lake In The Hills, IL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 854-0186
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Belvidere

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,506 monthly median income of Belvidere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Belvidere: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Belvidere?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,506 monthly median income of Belvidere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Illinois.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Belvidere, IL