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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Dupo, IL: the local picture

14

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

$18.30

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

576

residents 65 or older (15% of Dupo)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in St. Clair County)

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dupo 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.

Dupo has about 576 residents aged 65 or older, 19% of whom report a disability.

Dupo compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figure	Dupo	St. Clair County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	5.0%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,841	$54,949	—

Older residents in towns around Dupo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lemay, MO	3.8 mi	2,439	43%
Columbia, IL	4.0 mi	1,839	27%
Cahokia Heights, IL	5.1 mi	1,915	41%
Mehlville, MO	5.3 mi	6,316	34%
Affton, MO	6.3 mi	3,716	30%
Green Park, MO	6.5 mi	595	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Dupo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Mederi Caretenders Of Fairview Heights	Fairview Heights, IL	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 277-8899

Straight-line miles from the center of Dupo. 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 Dupo

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 30% of the $5,237 monthly median income of Dupo 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 Dupo: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Dupo?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Dupo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Evertrue Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aw Health Care (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Dupo?

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 30% of the $5,237 monthly median income of Dupo 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 Dupo, IL