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Browse the 239 home care agencies in Carol Stream, read 220 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Carol Stream choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Carol Stream personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Carol Stream, IL

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Photo of ComForCare Home Care of Wheaton, IL
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14 reviews
[name removed]the supervisor/manager of the care staff is the nicest person! He has always tried his best to be accommodating and tries to find a good match between the caregiver and recipient. He is a very...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
ComForcare is a premier provider of non-medical, private duty home care services for people of all ages. With the aid of our highly trained RN's and Caregivers we are able to provide a fundamentally different service. Starting with our nurses case assessment we are able to create client specific...
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Photo of Senior Helpers of Naperville, IL
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4 reviews
Senior Helpers was so easy to work. Their agency provided effective and compassionate companions for my parents when needed.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Private Home Care Services - Downers Grove, IL
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1 review
I would recommend Private Home Care Services to others. All the caregivers were super with my loved one. [Name removed], the manager was very good to work with. They even let me know about an overpayment...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
The owner is phenomenal, if there has been an issue she has come and seen my loved one herself and made sure everything is ok. The service is worth every penney. They were on-site within 2 days of us...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of FirstLight Home Care of Hoffman Estates, IL
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2 reviews
The responsive, flexible and supportive. They assisted us three days a week to support our loved one with dementia. They did medication distribution, light cleaning, and light cooking.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Brightstar Care of Central DuPage - Wheaton, IL
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1 review
After talking to all three staff members, this one seems to be the best, combination of professional service & gte of compatibility.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...
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1 review
They were responsive and the staff they selected were very good and caring people. We used them more of companion care and also small tasks to assist our loved one. The office staff was very good to work...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...
Photo of Senior-Ally Home Care - Matteson, IL
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1 review
I love the quality of care they provide. She is very knowledgeable and the service provides very high-quality, caring caregivers. I would highly recommend this service to others based on our experience.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Schaumburg, IL
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4 reviews
We were happy with care from the staff from this service. They were helpful and caring about what we were needing for in home care. We like that they were able to help as soon as needed. The care taker is...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Home Instead - St. Charles, IL
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1 review
We ultimately chose Home Instead because the interview with <name removed> was very informative and gave us a contact close by.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of LifeStyle Options
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2 reviews
[Name removed] & [name removed], along with their workers, were excellent in working with my mother at Luther Village in Arlington Heights IL. Our family needed [name removed]'s assistance beginning with...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Favos Home Care, Inc.
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5 reviews
Caregiver ([Removed]) has been fantastic with my mom day 1. She is focused on mom the whole time she is here. She keeps her engaged and does various activities with her (3 days a week; 4 hours each day). ...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
ComForcare understands that today's busy lifestyles often deprive family members of the time necessary to provide hands on assistance and companionship for their loved ones. Therefore, we want every family we service to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved-ones are safe and...
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4 reviews
They are absolutely fabulous!..so caring & accommodating reasonable rates & will make sure you have the right person for your personality & needs. My Mother uses them & I used them for 3 months after spinal...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
ComForCare Home Care is a premier provider of non-medical, private duty home care services for people of all ages. Our caregivers can assist people with the activities of daily living in any setting they call home, whether it be a private residence, nursing facility or an independent or an...
Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Oak Park, IL
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6 reviews
They are all 5. We called them and they came that day and started the next day. They called us all the time and gave us updates and we could relax knowing they had him and we didn't need to worry. I would...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Ascent Home Care Inc - Naperville
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11 reviews
Our experience with Ascent Home care has been wonderful, they are so caring and compassionate. The care taker that works with our loved one is just outstanding she is truly amazing. They are so responsible...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Ascent Home Care Inc. is a home care agency built around the minds of experienced health care professionals. We provide varying degrees of home care dependent upon your loved one's needs. Our nurturing, compassionate, and skilled caregivers have been trained according to the standards mandated by...
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our goal is to meet and exceed according to your expectations. if you provide us the opportunity to serve your beloved MOM and DAD, we assure you that your right decision will enable your family members to receive the best in-home care services . We have experienced and professionally trained...
Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale, IL
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3 reviews
People should know that with any caregiver agencies, you won't always get someone who's trained or qualified. It might take a few caregivers before you find the right person.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We love taking care of people. As a result of aging, loved ones often request or require assistance with daily living. That's what we do best.Home Helpers offers personalized non-medical care services. We help older adults remain active and independent in the comfort of their own home for longer...
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1 review
This sounds like a great service. We may seek this type of service to keep Mom where she is currently living in Ohio.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Assisting Hands Home Care of Naperville, IL
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6 reviews
I have been very happy with all the people at Assisting Hands, all the way from the people that make the appointments to the people that come out to the house and provide the care. It is a bit if a stretch...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Assisting Hands® of Naperville, IL is a non-medical home care company with a strong emphasis on customer service. We provide exceptional in-home care to people who are elderly or have special needs.We Provide FREE Home Safety & Fall Prevention Screenings performed by a Licensed Physical...
Photo of Amazing Care
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4 reviews
Amazing Care is reliable and responsive. They have been able to offer us in home care for my loved one. The communication with the caregivers and office staff has been good.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
"Give your loved one the GIFT OF CARE”AMAZING CARE is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. We specialize in personalized in-home care services designed to address the many challenges of our clients.Our In-home care programs are geared towards providing comfort for you and your...
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9 reviews
Compassionate care givers. Work with you to provide good care giving plans. Care givers are on time and educated with your care plan to help with your day. If you have a loved one or possibly you need at...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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5 reviews
The care givers were attentive & cared about my husband. They did as I requested, walking & doing some exercises with him. They tracked what food & how much he ate for a meal. I was satisfied with their...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
I hired Cornerstone for my mom. From our first interview I knew they were the right organization for us. Well versed with all levels of care and needs. Compassionate and very professional. They helped my...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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26 reviews
I have been looking for some help for my my dad. 1776 Senior Care was able to find me someone I could trust. {Name Removed} has been a perfect caregiver for my dad. She helps with some of his personal...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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6 reviews
Every one my Dad had was very helpful with my stepmother. They only had them a short time. Moved in Assisted living & in [date removed] my father passed away. They all did a great job.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Costs of home care in Carol Stream, IL

Average home care costs in Carol Stream, IL

Home care in Carol Stream is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$32/hr
Average overnight rate
$33/hr
Average weekend rate
$33/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Carol Stream, IL

Home care costs in Carol Stream increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$6,097/mo
$6,170/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Carol Stream assisted living facilities or Carol Stream memory care facilities.

Home care costs in Carol Stream vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Carol Stream, IL$32$128$2,771$33,280
Illinois$33$132$2,858$34,320
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Carol Stream, IL
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
Illinois
Hourly cost:$33
Daily cost:$132
Monthly cost:$2,858
Annual cost:$34,320
National
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
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How to pay for home care in Carol Stream, IL

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Carol Stream.
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What families are saying about home care in Carol Stream

Recent reviews for home care in Carol Stream

LifeStyle Options in Schaumburg, IL

5.0
What great staff they have at LifeStyle! Denise goes beyond her scope of responsibilities each time she is asked to help. My mother has daily help from several caregivers through out the year. She is so grateful for their attention and we feel they assist her beyond our expectation. Their ...
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North Shore Compassionate Care - Highland Park, IL

5.0
I would recommend the company. They are responsive and good to work with. They are througher and patient with the family and our loved one.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Dupage, IL in Glen Ellyn, IL

4.5
We only needed a caregiver for my dad, who was post open heart surgery, for a week. Synergy was outstanding. They really took the worry off my shoulders. They assisted him in daily activities and showering, but I think the biggest benefit was having them there as a safety precaution. My dad ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Carol Stream

ComForCare Home Care of Wheaton, IL, Senior Helpers of Naperville, IL and Private Home Care Services - Downers Grove, IL are the top-rated home care facilities near Carol Stream, Illinois. See full list of agencies.
There are 239 home care facilities near Carol Stream, Illinois. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
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