In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Park 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 Park Forest for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Park Forest, IL: the local picture
About 1,897 Park Forest residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 8.9% in Cook County).
709 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
5.7% of Park Forest households have no vehicle (18% in Cook County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Park Forest compared with Cook County and Illinois
| Census figure | Park Forest | Cook County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 15% | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% | 18% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 11% | 36% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 13% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,297 | $56,774 | — |
Older residents in towns around Park Forest
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Heights, IL | 2.6 mi | 424 | 16% |
| University Park, IL | 2.8 mi | 829 | 15% |
| Olympia Fields, IL | 2.8 mi | 1,429 | 12% |
| Richton Park, IL | 2.9 mi | 2,524 | 12% |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 3.4 mi | 3,820 | 13% |
| Matteson, IL | 3.6 mi | 3,756 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Park Forest
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate Professional Home Care, Inc | Lansing, IL | 9.4 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 | 16 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 | 22 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 | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 801-8662 |
| Greatland Home Health Services, Inc | Naperville, IL | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 548-2126 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Park 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 Park 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 34% of the $4,691 monthly median income of Park 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 Park Forest: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Park 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 34% of the $4,691 monthly median income of Park 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 Park Forest
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in South Chicago Heights, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in University Park, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Olympia Fields, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Richton Park, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Chicago Heights, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Matteson, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Steger, 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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