In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in North Chicago, IL: the local picture
About 960 North Chicago residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.6%; 8.0% in Lake County).
268 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
14% of North Chicago households have no vehicle (4.6% in Lake County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
North Chicago compared with Lake County and Illinois
| Census figure | North Chicago | Lake County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.6% | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 39% | 31% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 26% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 7.4% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,672 | $80,242 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Chicago
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bluff, IL | 2.4 mi | 1,305 | 1.8% |
| Green Oaks, IL | 2.9 mi | 1,053 | 5.4% |
| Park City, IL | 3.1 mi | 805 | 9.4% |
| Waukegan, IL | 3.7 mi | 10,770 | 8.8% |
| Gurnee, IL | 5.4 mi | 4,725 | 9.0% |
| Lake Forest, IL | 5.6 mi | 5,184 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving North Chicago
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpath Health Group, LLC | Zion, IL | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 731-8332 |
| Wellcare Home Health, Inc | Northbrook, IL | 13 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 | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (847) 715-9191 |
| Progressive Home Health Care | Northbrook, IL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (847) 753-6800 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 19 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 North Chicago. 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 North Chicago
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 44% of the $3,639 monthly median income of North Chicago 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 North Chicago: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in North Chicago?
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 44% of the $3,639 monthly median income of North Chicago 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 North Chicago
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Bluff, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Green Oaks, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Park City, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Waukegan, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Gurnee, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Forest, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Libertyville, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Gages Lake, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Vernon Hills, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Highwood, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Grandwood Park, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Mundelein, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Beach Park, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lincolnshire, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Grayslake, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Highland 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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