Bourbonnais, Illinois

Home Health Aides in Bourbonnais, IL

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Bourbonnais for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bourbonnais, IL: the local picture

25
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bourbonnais ZIP codes in their service area
$18.30
median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)
2,744
residents 65 or older (15% of Bourbonnais)
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Kankakee County)

25 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bourbonnais 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.

Bourbonnais has about 2,744 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Bourbonnais compared with Kankakee County and Illinois

Census figureBourbonnaisKankakee CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability38%39%32%
Residents 65 or older15%18%17%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.7%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%9.7%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home6.6%11%24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$58,113$51,634—

Older residents in towns around Bourbonnais

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Bradley, IL2.1 mi2,31840%
Manteno, IL4.8 mi2,30443%
Kankakee, IL5.7 mi3,43348%
Peotone, IL11 mi70929%
Momence, IL11 mi64846%
Manhattan, IL17 mi90318%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bourbonnais

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara Caring IiiTinley Park, IL28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 448-3176
Providence At HomeTinley Park, IL28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 509-2800
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - JolietJoliet, IL28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(815) 744-4770
United Caregivers, IncBurr Ridge, IL39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(630) 655-3204
Tru-Care Home Health, IncChicago, IL56 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(847) 329-0066
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.Barrington, IL69 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(773) 871-8700
Home Health Advantage, IncOrland Park, IL29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(630) 560-0176
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLCMorton Grove, IL60 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(312) 788-8014

Straight-line miles from the center of Bourbonnais. 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 Bourbonnais

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 33% of the $4,843 monthly median income of Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bourbonnais?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Bourbonnais ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Iii (4.5 of 5), Providence At Home (4.5 of 5), Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bourbonnais?

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 33% of the $4,843 monthly median income of Bourbonnais 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.

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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