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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Chicago, IL: the local picture

421

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

$18.30

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

374,665

residents 65 or older (14% of Chicago)

36%

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

421 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Chicago ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Chicago has about 374,665 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Chicago compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Chicago	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,743	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cicero, IL	3.9 mi	9,138	27%
Stickney, IL	4.8 mi	1,152	15%
Berwyn, IL	5.5 mi	7,625	24%
Oak Park, IL	6.4 mi	9,454	29%
Riverside, IL	6.8 mi	1,784	19%
Forest Park, IL	7.1 mi	2,651	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Chicago

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	5.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
All Family Health Care, Inc	Chicago, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 775-2588
Best Care Home Health, Inc.	Lincolnwood, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 645-9600
Alphonsa Home Health Care, Inc	Elmhurst, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 758-4077
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106

Straight-line miles from the center of Chicago. 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 Chicago

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 41% of the $3,895 monthly median income of Chicago 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 Chicago: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Chicago?

Medicare lists 421 certified agencies whose service area includes Chicago ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mhn My Home Nurses (5 of 5), Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), All Family Health Care, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Chicago?

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 41% of the $3,895 monthly median income of Chicago 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 Chicago, IL