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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 194 families in Chicago access the VA benefits they've earned.
In-Home Care in Chicago by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved In-Home Care in Chicago
These 3 providers send caregivers to homes in and around Chicago, and work with Patriot Angels so veteran families can use VA benefits for the hours.
Chicago In-Home Care Costs and VA Benefits
No Chicago-only figure is published, so the benchmark is the Illinois median of $6,864 a month for 44 hours a week, about $36 an hour (CareScout 2025). Ask Chicago agencies whether weekend, holiday and overnight hours cost more. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,864 | $3,019 |
| Illinois in-home care, 20 hrs/week | $3,120 | $0 |
| U.S. in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Find Out What a Chicago Veteran Could Receive Toward In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count toward Aid & Attendance. A Chicago veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a in-home care claim.
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Veterans in Chicago and the Need for In-Home Care
Roughly 60,766 veterans call Chicago home, 28,778 of them 65 or older. Countywide, Cook County counts 132,321 veterans, 70,886 aged 65 and up (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Chicago Providers
Agencies and communities
2 of the 3 providers serving Chicago are home care agencies; the others are senior communities that also send caregivers.
Minimum hours
Ask Chicago agencies for the minimum shift length and the notice needed to add or cancel hours.
Background checks
Ask how a Chicago agency screens and trains caregivers, and whether they are employees or contractors.
Paperwork for VA
Ask the Chicago agency for monthly invoices showing the hours and rate; VA needs them for the claim.
In-Home Care in Cities Near Chicago
Widen the in-home care search beyond Chicago with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Chicago In-Home Care Questions
Can Aid & Attendance pay for in-home care in Chicago?
Yes. The benefit goes to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Chicago agency or a caregiver the family hires.
What does in-home care cost in Chicago?
For Chicago families, the benchmark is the Illinois median of $6,864 a month for 44 hours a week (CareScout 2025). Fewer hours cost less.
How many in-home care partners serve Chicago?
3 in Chicago, plus 18 across Illinois.
Can a family member be paid as a caregiver in Chicago?
Often, yes, for Chicago families too. Payments to a caregiver other than a spouse can count as a care expense for the VA claim, so keep a written agreement and records.
Other Care Options in Chicago Besides In-Home Care
Assisted living in Chicago
Chicago communities that help with bathing, dressing and medications.
Independent living in Chicago
Senior apartments in Chicago for a spouse or veteran who doesn’t need daily care.
Memory care in Chicago
Secure dementia care in Chicago when staying home is no longer safe.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for in-home care beyond Chicago? See In-Home Care in Illinois or the national guide.
