Taylorville, Illinois

Home Health Aides in Taylorville, IL

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Taylorville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Taylorville, IL: the local picture

8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Taylorville ZIP codes in their service area
$18.30
median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)
2,050
residents 65 or older (19% of Taylorville)
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Christian County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Taylorville 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.

Taylorville has about 2,050 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Taylorville compared with Christian County and Illinois

Census figureTaylorvilleChristian CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability39%36%32%
Residents 65 or older19%20%17%
Residents 85 or older2.2%2.0%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone50%37%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%11%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home3.8%2.5%24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,159$41,092—

Older residents in towns around Taylorville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Pawnee, IL15 mi43040%
Pana, IL16 mi1,19238%
Rochester, IL17 mi72125%
Chatham, IL22 mi1,74835%
Riverton, IL23 mi60428%
Auburn, IL23 mi70634%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Taylorville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara Caring VSpringfield, IL25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern IllinoisGlen Carbon, IL66 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 642-6099
Enhabit Home HealthSpringfield, IL22 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(217) 542-7138
Memorial Home ServicesSpringfield, IL20 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 788-4663
SC Home Health NfpSpringfield, IL22 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(217) 528-7541
Advanced Healthcare Services, LLCSpringfield, IL26 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 726-6956
Hshs Home Care IllinoisEffingham, IL50 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 347-1777
Quad County Home Health AgencyPana, IL16 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 562-6380

Straight-line miles from the center of Taylorville. 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 Taylorville

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 51% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Taylorville 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 Taylorville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Taylorville?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Taylorville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring V (4.5 of 5), Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Taylorville?

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 51% of the $3,097 monthly median income of Taylorville 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.

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.

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