Home Health Aides in Arlington Heights, IL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Arlington Heights, IL: the local picture

171

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arlington Heights ZIP codes in their service area

$18.30

median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)

15,238

residents 65 or older (20% of Arlington Heights)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

171 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arlington Heights ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.70 and $18.61.

Arlington Heights has about 15,238 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Arlington Heights compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Arlington Heights	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,267	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rolling Meadows, IL	2.7 mi	3,864	35%
Prospect Heights, IL	2.7 mi	3,051	26%
Mount Prospect, IL	3.2 mi	10,371	25%
Palatine, IL	3.5 mi	11,226	27%
Wheeling, IL	3.8 mi	6,747	33%
Buffalo Grove, IL	4.8 mi	6,774	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Arlington Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 392-3896
Bay Group Health Care, LLC	Arlington Heights, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(224) 534-3400
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington Heights. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Arlington Heights

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 24% of the $6,522 monthly median income of Arlington Heights 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Arlington Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Arlington Heights?

Medicare lists 171 certified agencies whose service area includes Arlington Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc (5 of 5), Bay Group Health Care, LLC (5 of 5), Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Arlington Heights?

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 24% of the $6,522 monthly median income of Arlington Heights 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.