Home Health Aides in West Chicago, IL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Chicago, IL: the local picture

87

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

$18.30

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

2,830

residents 65 or older (11% of West Chicago)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)

87 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Chicago ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

West Chicago has about 2,830 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

West Chicago compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	West Chicago	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	26%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	30%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,458	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around West Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winfield, IL	3.7 mi	2,211	20%
Wayne, IL	4.0 mi	593	19%
Carol Stream, IL	4.9 mi	6,673	30%
St. Charles, IL	4.9 mi	5,721	23%
Bartlett, IL	5.1 mi	6,427	28%
Warrenville, IL	5.4 mi	2,171	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Chicago

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Inspired Homecare Of Illinois, LLC	Wheaton, IL	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 963-7824

Straight-line miles from the center of West Chicago. 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 West Chicago

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 $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Chicago?

Medicare lists 87 certified agencies whose service area includes West Chicago ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Greatland Home Health Services, Inc (5 of 5), Mid America Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Chicago?

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 $5,955 monthly median income of West Chicago 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 West Chicago, IL