In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Lake Forest, IL: the local picture
About 1,123 Lake Forest residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 8.0% in Lake County).
151 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
3.5% of Lake Forest households have no vehicle (4.6% in Lake County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Lake Forest compared with Lake County and Illinois
| Census figure | Lake Forest | Lake County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 11% | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 13% | 31% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 26% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.9% | 7.4% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $132,287 | $80,242 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Forest
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood, IL | 3.0 mi | 1,141 | 9.9% |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 3.3 mi | 1,305 | 1.8% |
| Lincolnshire, IL | 4.1 mi | 1,952 | 5.7% |
| Highland Park, IL | 4.4 mi | 7,400 | 7.1% |
| Riverwoods, IL | 4.7 mi | 1,000 | 6.0% |
| Deerfield, IL | 4.8 mi | 3,872 | 5.0% |
Home health agencies serving Lake Forest
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Home Health, Inc | Northbrook, IL | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 562-4041 |
| Homestead Health Care Services, LLC | Northbrook, IL | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (847) 715-9191 |
| Providence Home Health Care, I | Northbrook, IL | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 480-7877 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 437-0774 |
| Home Care Experts | Burr Ridge, IL | 34 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 Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest
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 14% of the $11,024 monthly median income of Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Lake Forest?
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 14% of the $11,024 monthly median income of Lake Forest 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.
More senior care near Lake Forest
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Highwood, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Bluff, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lincolnshire, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Highland Park, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Riverwoods, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Deerfield, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Green Oaks, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Vernon Hills, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in North Chicago, 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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