Winnetka, Illinois

Home Health Aides in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Winnetka, IL: the local picture

84
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Winnetka ZIP codes in their service area
$18.30
median hourly wage of home care aides in Illinois (BLS, May 2025)
1,982
residents 65 or older (16% of Winnetka)
16%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cook County)

84 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Winnetka 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.

Winnetka has about 1,982 residents aged 65 or older, 16% of whom report a disability.

Winnetka compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figureWinnetkaCook CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability16%32%32%
Residents 65 or older16%16%17%
Residents 85 or older1.8%2.0%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%32%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.8%13%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home11%36%24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$151,250$56,774—

Older residents in towns around Winnetka

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Northfield, IL1.8 mi1,44625%
Kenilworth, IL1.9 mi3319.7%
Wilmette, IL2.1 mi5,98029%
Glencoe, IL2.2 mi1,77219%
Glenview, IL4.6 mi12,17526%
Evanston, IL4.8 mi14,15325%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Winnetka

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Homestead Health Care Services, LLCNorthbrook, IL5.5 mi5 of 5—(847) 715-9191
Providence Home Health Care, INorthbrook, IL5.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(847) 480-7877
Solaris Home HealthcareNorthbrook, IL5.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(847) 701-2243
Progressive Home Health CareNorthbrook, IL5.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(847) 753-6800
Holistic Health Partners, IncDes Plaines, IL9.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLCDes Plaines, IL9.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(630) 887-1600
All Quality Home Health Care, LLCWheeling, IL10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(224) 676-1470
Advanced Family Home Health 1, IncArlington Heights, IL12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(847) 392-3896

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnetka. 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 Winnetka

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 13% of the $12,604 monthly median income of Winnetka 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 Winnetka: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Winnetka?

Medicare lists 84 certified agencies whose service area includes Winnetka ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Homestead Health Care Services, LLC (5 of 5), Providence Home Health Care, I (5 of 5), Solaris Home Healthcare (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Winnetka?

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 13% of the $12,604 monthly median income of Winnetka 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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