Home Health Aides in Pistakee Highlands, IL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pistakee Highlands, IL: the local picture

69

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

$18.30

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

458

residents 65 or older (14% of Pistakee Highlands)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Lake County)

69 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pistakee Highlands 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.

Pistakee Highlands has about 458 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Pistakee Highlands compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	Pistakee Highlands	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	31%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,568	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around Pistakee Highlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fox Lake, IL	2.2 mi	2,353	36%
Johnsburg, IL	2.3 mi	1,496	31%
Spring Grove, IL	3.6 mi	968	22%
Lakemoor, IL	4.5 mi	630	27%
Long Lake, IL	4.8 mi	298	28%
Round Lake Heights, IL	5.5 mi	189	49%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pistakee Highlands

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Pistakee Highlands. 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 Pistakee Highlands

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 34% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Pistakee Highlands 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 Pistakee Highlands: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pistakee Highlands?

Medicare lists 69 certified agencies whose service area includes Pistakee Highlands ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Ix (5 of 5), All Quality Home Health Care, LLC (5 of 5), Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pistakee Highlands?

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 34% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Pistakee Highlands 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.