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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Princeton, IL: the local picture

3

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

$18.30

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

2,049

residents 65 or older (26% of Princeton)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Bureau County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Princeton ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Princeton has about 2,049 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Princeton compared with Bureau County and Illinois

Census figure	Princeton	Bureau County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	8.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	7.3%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,148	$52,631	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Spring Valley, IL	15 mi	1,273	30%
Peru, IL	17 mi	2,340	46%
LaSalle, IL	19 mi	1,797	35%
Oglesby, IL	21 mi	669	30%
Mendota, IL	22 mi	1,277	32%
Kewanee, IL	26 mi	2,875	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Princeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	98 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	69 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 38% of the $4,179 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Princeton?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Princeton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC (4 of 5), Osf Healthcare Home Care (3 of 5), In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Princeton?

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 38% of the $4,179 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton, IL