Home Health Aides in Beardstown, IL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Beardstown, IL: the local picture

3

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

$18.30

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

762

residents 65 or older (12% of Beardstown)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Cass County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Beardstown ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Beardstown has about 762 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Beardstown compared with Cass County and Illinois

Census figure	Beardstown	Cass County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	22%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,633	$52,357	—

Older residents in towns around Beardstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rushville, IL	10 mi	618	26%
Jacksonville, IL	22 mi	3,371	35%
South Jacksonville, IL	24 mi	971	45%
Havana, IL	28 mi	712	40%
Macomb, IL	34 mi	2,363	33%
Pittsfield, IL	35 mi	1,079	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Beardstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663
Cass County Home Health Agency	Virginia, IL	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 452-3057

Straight-line miles from the center of Beardstown. 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 Beardstown

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 60% of the $2,636 monthly median income of Beardstown 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 Beardstown: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Beardstown?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Beardstown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring V (4.5 of 5), Memorial Home Services (3 of 5), Cass County Home Health Agency (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Beardstown?

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 60% of the $2,636 monthly median income of Beardstown 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.

Home Health Aides in Beardstown, IL