Adult Disability Care in Oak Lawn, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Oak Lawn, IL: the local picture

9.1%

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

842

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.1%

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

167

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

About 2,987 Oak Lawn residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.1%; 8.9% in Cook County).

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

6.1% of Oak Lawn households have no vehicle (18% in Cook County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Oak Lawn compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Lawn	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.1%	8.9%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.6%	3.2%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	36%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,125	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Lawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Chicago Ridge, IL	1.6 mi	1,812	7.3%
Hometown, IL	1.6 mi	667	11%
Burbank, IL	2.3 mi	4,562	10%
Evergreen Park, IL	2.7 mi	3,046	10%
Worth, IL	2.7 mi	1,643	15%
Alsip, IL	3.1 mi	3,327	11%

Home health agencies serving Oak Lawn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	0.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	9.9 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	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Lawn. 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 Oak Lawn

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 $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Oak Lawn?

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 $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn, IL