Home Health Aides in South Chicago Heights, IL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in South Chicago Heights, IL: the local picture

73

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Chicago Heights ZIP codes in their service area

$18.30

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

424

residents 65 or older (11% of South Chicago Heights)

33%

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

73 Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Chicago Heights 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.

South Chicago Heights has about 424 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

South Chicago Heights compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	South Chicago Heights	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	36%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,068	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around South Chicago Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Steger, IL	1.3 mi	1,979	33%
Chicago Heights, IL	1.9 mi	3,820	30%
Park Forest, IL	2.6 mi	3,340	35%
Crete, IL	3.0 mi	2,060	26%
Sauk Village, IL	3.5 mi	1,024	30%
Olympia Fields, IL	3.9 mi	1,429	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving South Chicago Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Prime Home Care - Olympia Fields	Olympia Fields, IL	2.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 898-3500
Gold Coast Home Health, Inc	Olympia Fields, IL	2.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 991-7126
Miranda Home Health Care	Flossmoor, IL	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 422-4566

Straight-line miles from the center of South Chicago Heights. 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 South Chicago Heights

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 33% of the $4,839 monthly median income of South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve South Chicago Heights?

Medicare lists 73 certified agencies whose service area includes South Chicago Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), Mhn My Home Nurses (5 of 5), Home Care Experts (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in South Chicago Heights?

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 33% of the $4,839 monthly median income of South Chicago Heights 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.