Disability Care for Adults in Chicago Heights, IL

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Chicago Heights, IL: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.9% in Cook County)

897

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.9%

of households have no vehicle (18% in Cook County)

205

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

About 1,985 Chicago Heights residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 8.9% in Cook County).

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

9.9% of Chicago Heights households have no vehicle (18% in Cook County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Chicago Heights compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Chicago Heights	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	8.9%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.8%	3.2%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	36%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,250	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Chicago Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
South Chicago Heights, IL	1.9 mi	424	16%
Glenwood, IL	2.4 mi	1,669	13%
Steger, IL	2.8 mi	1,979	12%
Olympia Fields, IL	3.1 mi	1,429	12%
Flossmoor, IL	3.3 mi	1,874	8.0%
Park Forest, IL	3.4 mi	3,340	15%

Home health agencies serving Chicago Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassionate Professional Home Care, Inc	Lansing, IL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 832-8206
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625

Straight-line miles from the center of Chicago Heights. 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 Chicago Heights

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 56% of the $2,854 monthly median income of Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Chicago Heights?

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 56% of the $2,854 monthly median income of Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights, IL