Home Health Aides in Lake Holiday, IL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake Holiday, IL: the local picture

30

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

$18.30

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

1,281

residents 65 or older (23% of Lake Holiday)

20%

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

30 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Holiday 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.

Lake Holiday has about 1,281 residents aged 65 or older, 20% of whom report a disability.

Lake Holiday compared with DeKalb County and Illinois

Census figure	Lake Holiday	DeKalb County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	23%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	12%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,784	$64,446	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Holiday

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sandwich, IL	3.1 mi	1,431	42%
Sheridan, IL	6.3 mi	173	30%
Plano, IL	7.8 mi	1,057	42%
Yorkville, IL	13 mi	2,665	35%
Sugar Grove, IL	15 mi	2,279	18%
Montgomery, IL	17 mi	2,327	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Holiday

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Elara Caring Iii	Tinley Park, IL	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 448-3176
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Buffalo Grove, IL	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 972-1590
Resilience Home Health, LLC	Aurora, IL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 236-8800
Dmj Home Health Services, Inc	Aurora, IL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 423-2667
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Holiday. 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 Lake Holiday

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 29% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Holiday?

Medicare lists 30 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Holiday ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Ix (5 of 5), Crystal Home Health Care, LLC (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 Lake Holiday?

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 29% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday, IL