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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pontiac, IL: the local picture

6

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

$18.30

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

2,404

residents 65 or older (21% of Pontiac)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Livingston County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pontiac ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Pontiac has about 2,404 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Pontiac compared with Livingston County and Illinois

Census figure	Pontiac	Livingston County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	7.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	4.0%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,724	$55,965	—

Older residents in towns around Pontiac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairbury, IL	12 mi	754	46%
Dwight, IL	18 mi	766	34%
Streator, IL	19 mi	2,679	37%
El Paso, IL	22 mi	501	35%
Marseilles, IL	27 mi	813	43%
Normal, IL	31 mi	6,501	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pontiac

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
Absolute Home Health LLC	Morris, IL	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(815) 513-5929
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Osf Home Health-Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 451-5925
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	56 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Enhabit Home Health	Des Plaines, IL	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 803-0774

Straight-line miles from the center of Pontiac. 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 Pontiac

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 45% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Pontiac 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 Pontiac: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pontiac?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Pontiac ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet (4.5 of 5), Absolute Home Health LLC (3.5 of 5), Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pontiac?

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 45% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Pontiac 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 Pontiac, IL