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In-Home Care in Illinois at a Glance
Paying the Monthly In-Home Care Bill in Illinois
The Illinois median for a home health aide is $6,864 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 3% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $36 an hour, a Illinois veteran who needs help mornings and evenings only may spend far less than the full-time median.
| Type of care | Illinois per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $6,864 | $6,673 | 56% |
| Adult day care | $1,977 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $6,219 | $6,200 | 62% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,304 | $9,581 | 46% |
All Illinois figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
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Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Illinois veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Illinois Veterans and Families Who May Qualify
Illinois is home to 478,196 veterans, 249,198 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Illinois had 108,190 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 14.8% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Patriot Angels In-Home Care Partners in Illinois
Patriot Angels works with 18 in-home care providers in Illinois, 10 of them home care agencies and the rest senior communities that also send caregivers out.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 2 |
| Vernon Hills | 2 | 0 |
| Glen Ellyn | 1 | 0 |
| Oak Park | 1 | 0 |
| Barrington | 1 | 1 |
| Rock Island | 1 | 1 |
| Countryside | 1 | 1 |
| Wheaton | 1 | 1 |
Operators with the most Illinois locations: Brookdale (5), Cornerstone Caregiving (5), Griswold Home Care (3).
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Licensing for Illinois Home Care Agencies
Illinois requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Home Services Agency license, issued by Illinois Department of Public Health. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
Agencies that employ caregivers carry the payroll and injury coverage; hiring privately shifts that to your family.
How Illinois Families Pay for In-Home Care
Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)
Illinois Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Illinois.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Illinois home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Illinois City
16 Illinois cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa.
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Illinois In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Illinois?
The Illinois median is $6,864 a month for 44 hours a week, about $36 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Illinois?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Illinois agency or a private caregiver.
Do Illinois home care agencies need a license?
Yes. Illinois licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does Illinois Medicaid pay for care at home?
Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging) can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Illinois?
18 providers in 15 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in Illinois and every other state, start with the national guide.
