Worth, Illinois

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Worth, 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 Worth for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Worth, IL: the local picture

15%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.9% in Cook County)
428
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
8.3%
of households have no vehicle (18% in Cook County)
79
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Worth ZIP codes in their service area

About 996 Worth residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 8.9% in Cook County).

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

8.3% of Worth households have no vehicle (18% in Cook County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Worth compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figureWorthCook CountyIllinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability15%8.9%9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone6.6%3.2%3.5%
Households with no vehicle8.3%18%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home37%36%24%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%32%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%13%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,179$56,774—

Older residents in towns around Worth

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Chicago Ridge, IL1.2 mi1,8127.3%
Palos Heights, IL1.7 mi3,9238.4%
Palos Hills, IL1.9 mi3,61611%
Palos Park, IL2.4 mi1,7754.2%
Oak Lawn, IL2.7 mi10,6339.1%
Hickory Hills, IL3.1 mi2,0566.0%

Home health agencies serving Worth

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Home Care ExpertsBurr Ridge, IL8.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(224) 500-2625
Mhn My Home NursesChicago, IL13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 801-8662
Ascendant Home Health IncOak Brook, IL14 mi5 of 5—(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home HealthOak Brook, IL14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(708) 442-6420
Holistic Health Partners, IncDes Plaines, IL23 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 272-9398

Straight-line miles from the center of Worth. 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 Worth

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 38% of the $4,182 monthly median income of Worth 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 Worth: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Worth?

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 38% of the $4,182 monthly median income of Worth 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.

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