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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Benton, IL: the local picture

5

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

$18.30

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

1,743

residents 65 or older (25% of Benton)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Franklin County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Benton ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Benton has about 1,743 residents aged 65 or older, 54% of whom report a disability.

Benton compared with Franklin County and Illinois

Census figure	Benton	Franklin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	44%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	2.7%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,912	$43,299	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Frankfort, IL	7.9 mi	1,051	41%
Christopher, IL	7.9 mi	694	61%
Johnston City, IL	13 mi	556	63%
Herrin, IL	16 mi	2,336	43%
Du Quoin, IL	17 mi	1,071	28%
Marion, IL	19 mi	3,963	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Benton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 53% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Benton?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Benton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC (3.5 of 5), Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care (3 of 5), Franklin Williamson Bi County (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Benton?

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 53% of the $2,993 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, IL