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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Shelbyville, IL: the local picture

11

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

$18.30

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

971

residents 65 or older (22% of Shelbyville)

38%

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

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Shelbyville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Shelbyville has about 971 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Shelbyville compared with Shelby County and Illinois

Census figure	Shelbyville	Shelby County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	1.9%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,464	$54,933	—

Older residents in towns around Shelbyville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pana, IL	16 mi	1,192	38%
Sullivan, IL	16 mi	762	33%
Mattoon, IL	24 mi	3,203	41%
Effingham, IL	24 mi	2,602	47%
Mount Zion, IL	26 mi	1,109	27%
Taylorville, IL	29 mi	2,050	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Shelbyville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Greene County Health Dept	Carrollton, IL	86 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 942-6961
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville

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 43% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Shelbyville?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Shelbyville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring V (4.5 of 5), Greene County Health Dept (4.5 of 5), Community Homecare, Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Shelbyville?

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 43% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville, IL