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In-Home Care in Springfield by the Numbers
Patriot Angels In-Home Care Partners in Springfield
The provider below serves Springfield families and partners with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Paying for In-Home Care in Springfield
No Springfield-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). Springfield agencies usually set a minimum shift, often three or four hours, so ask before you plan a short visit. 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 Springfield Veteran Could Receive Toward In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count toward Aid & Attendance. A Springfield veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including in-home care.
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Veterans in Springfield and the Need for In-Home Care
Roughly 5,792 veterans call Springfield home, 3,010 of them 65 or older. Countywide, Sangamon County counts 9,968 veterans, 5,067 aged 65 and up (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Springfield Families Should Ask
Same caregiver
Ask Springfield agencies how they keep the same caregiver on each shift, and who comes when that person is sick.
A care plan in writing
Ask a Springfield agency for a written care plan listing the tasks for each visit.
Paperwork for VA
Ask the Springfield agency for monthly invoices showing the hours and rate; VA needs them for the claim.
In-Home Care in Cities Near Springfield
Widen the in-home care search beyond Springfield with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Springfield In-Home Care Questions
Can Aid & Attendance pay for in-home care in Springfield?
Yes. The benefit goes to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Springfield agency or a caregiver the family hires.
What does in-home care cost in Springfield?
For Springfield 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 Springfield?
Just one, in Springfield, plus 18 across Illinois.
Does Medicare pay for home care in Springfield?
In Springfield, as elsewhere, only short-term skilled home health after an illness or injury. Ongoing help with bathing, dressing and meals is not covered.
Other Care Options in Springfield Besides In-Home Care
Assisted living in Springfield
Daily help in a private apartment for Springfield veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Memory care in Springfield
Communities in Springfield with dementia-trained staff around the clock.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for in-home care beyond Springfield? See In-Home Care in Illinois or the national guide.
