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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in DeKalb, IL: the local picture

36

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

$18.30

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

4,472

residents 65 or older (11% of DeKalb)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in DeKalb County)

36 Medicare-certified home health agencies list DeKalb 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.

DeKalb has about 4,472 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

DeKalb compared with DeKalb County and Illinois

Census figure	DeKalb	DeKalb County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	12%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,079	$64,446	—

Older residents in towns around DeKalb

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cortland, IL	3.1 mi	360	35%
Sycamore, IL	5.9 mi	2,459	20%
Genoa, IL	12 mi	769	16%
Elburn, IL	15 mi	817	16%
Rochelle, IL	16 mi	1,474	44%
Campton Hills, IL	17 mi	1,893	14%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving DeKalb

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Inspired Homecare Of Illinois, LLC	Wheaton, IL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 963-7824
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.	Barrington, IL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(773) 871-8700
Better Care Home Health, Inc	Schaumburg, IL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 518-8943
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590
Journeycare Home Health	Palos Heights, IL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 233-3337

Straight-line miles from the center of DeKalb. 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 DeKalb

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 35% of the $4,590 monthly median income of DeKalb 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 DeKalb: common questions

Which home health agencies serve DeKalb?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes DeKalb ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Ix (5 of 5), Home Care Experts (5 of 5), Inspired Homecare Of Illinois, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in DeKalb?

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 35% of the $4,590 monthly median income of DeKalb 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 DeKalb, IL