Personal Care in Lynwood, IL: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Lynwood, IL: the local picture

1.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Cook County)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

131

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

226

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

About 35 Lynwood residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.9%; 7.7% in Cook County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

421 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

131 of the 1,839 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Lynwood compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Lynwood	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,688	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Lynwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Sauk Village, IL	2.5 mi	1,024	7.5%
Dyer, IN	2.7 mi	4,196	5.5%
Munster, IN	2.9 mi	4,918	5.4%
Lansing, IL	2.9 mi	4,442	14%
Glenwood, IL	3.4 mi	1,669	20%
Chicago Heights, IL	4.4 mi	3,820	10%

Home health agencies with aides serving Lynwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassionate Professional Home Care, Inc	Lansing, IL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 832-8206
Accord Home Health Services, Inc	Tinley Park, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 481-6604
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	20 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	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316

Straight-line miles from the center of Lynwood. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Lynwood

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 30% of the $5,224 monthly median income of Lynwood 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Lynwood: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Lynwood?

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 30% of the $5,224 monthly median income of Lynwood 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 personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.

In-Home Personal Care in Lynwood, IL