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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sheridan, IL: the local picture

12

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

$18.30

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

173

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Sheridan)

30%

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

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sheridan ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Sheridan has about 173 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Sheridan compared with LaSalle County and Illinois

Census figure	Sheridan	LaSalle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	8.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	7.9%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,375	$52,903	—

Older residents in towns around Sheridan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Holiday, IL	6.3 mi	1,281	20%
Sandwich, IL	8.9 mi	1,431	42%
Plano, IL	13 mi	1,057	42%
Ottawa, IL	14 mi	3,024	37%
Yorkville, IL	16 mi	2,665	35%
Morris, IL	17 mi	2,556	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sheridan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet	Joliet, IL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 744-4770
First Venture Home Health Care, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 506-9767
Resilience Home Health, LLC	Aurora, IL	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 236-8800
Dmj Home Health Services, Inc	Aurora, IL	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 423-2667
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998
Absolute Home Health LLC	Morris, IL	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(815) 513-5929
Prime Home Care - Joliet	Joliet, IL	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 741-7371
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC	Lombard, IL	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 620-9064

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

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 27% of the $5,781 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 Sheridan: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sheridan?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Sheridan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Newsome Home Health Care & Purpose Care Of Illinois - Joliet (4.5 of 5), First Venture Home Health Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Resilience Home Health, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sheridan?

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 27% of the $5,781 monthly median income of Sheridan 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Sheridan, IL