In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Carol Stream, IL
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Carol Stream for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Carol Stream, IL: the local picture
About 1,597 Carol Stream residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.5%; 6.5% in DuPage County).
682 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
7.2% of Carol Stream households have no vehicle (4.6% in DuPage County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Carol Stream compared with DuPage County and Illinois
| Census figure | Carol Stream | DuPage County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 41% | 30% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 26% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.7% | 7.4% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,768 | $77,810 | — |
Older residents in towns around Carol Stream
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights, IL | 2.8 mi | 4,228 | 7.9% |
| Winfield, IL | 3.1 mi | 2,211 | 3.9% |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 3.1 mi | 5,491 | 8.9% |
| Bartlett, IL | 3.6 mi | 6,427 | 5.4% |
| Hanover Park, IL | 4.3 mi | 4,423 | 6.1% |
| Wheaton, IL | 4.6 mi | 9,360 | 5.3% |
Home health agencies serving Carol Stream
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternacare Home Health SC | Bloomingdale, IL | 3.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 629-7700 |
| Mid America Home Health Care, Inc | Lombard, IL | 6.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 519-4099 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Oak Brook, IL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (708) 442-6420 |
| Greatland Home Health Services, Inc | Naperville, IL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 548-2126 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 437-0774 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Carol Stream. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Carol Stream
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 32% of the $4,981 monthly median income of Carol Stream 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Carol Stream: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Carol Stream?
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 32% of the $4,981 monthly median income of Carol Stream 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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- Disability Care for Adults in Hanover Park, IL
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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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