Lyons, Illinois

Home Health Aides in Lyons, 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 Lyons for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lyons, IL: the local picture

85
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lyons ZIP codes in their service area
$18.30
median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)
1,942
residents 65 or older (19% of Lyons)
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

85 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lyons 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.

Lyons has about 1,942 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Lyons compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figureLyonsCook CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability37%32%32%
Residents 65 or older19%16%17%
Residents 85 or older2.3%2.0%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone41%32%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%13%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home52%36%24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$32,885$56,774—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Riverside, IL1.3 mi1,78419%
Summit, IL1.7 mi1,88735%
Brookfield, IL1.7 mi2,89531%
Stickney, IL2.3 mi1,15215%
North Riverside, IL2.4 mi1,71726%
Berwyn, IL2.6 mi7,62524%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lyons

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Home Care ExpertsBurr Ridge, IL7.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(224) 500-2625
Ascendant Home Health IncOak Brook, IL7.7 mi5 of 5—(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home HealthOak Brook, IL7.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(708) 442-6420
Mhn My Home NursesChicago, IL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 801-8662
Holistic Health Partners, IncDes Plaines, IL14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 272-9398
Alternacare Home Health SCBloomingdale, IL16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(630) 629-7700
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, IncArlington Heights, IL19 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(847) 437-0774
All Quality Home Health Care, LLCWheeling, IL23 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(224) 676-1470

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 58% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lyons?

Medicare lists 85 certified agencies whose service area includes Lyons ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Care Experts (5 of 5), Ascendant Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lyons?

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 58% of the $2,740 monthly median income of Lyons 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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