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Home Instead - Joliet, IL, Optimum Senior Care and Home Instead - Elk Grove Village, IL are the top home care agencies in Joliet, Illinois, helping families find dependable care so their loved ones can age safely at home. With 531 home care agencies in the Joliet area, families can explore many service options. The average cost of home care in Joliet is $33 per hour, allowing flexibility to match care needs with budget.

Joliet’s proximity to Chicago means that elderly residents and their family caregivers benefit from access to social services and community programs that support aging in place.

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They are great. I've had all good communication with the staff. I would recommend them to others who are searching for home care services.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) Dekalb is a franchised business, owned and operated by Helen and Wayne Slagle. Although HISC provides non-medical in home care services, Helen is familiar with the medical services associated with in home care as well. Prior to Helen's association with HISC, she...
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The Home Instead worker that we had was really great and reliable. She was always on time and very friendly! From what I could tell she followed all my instructions for mom. During mom's final days she...
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They provide excellent care. They are responsive to need and our need for scheduling. They were very conscientious. We used them for short-term care for my mom and they responded with in 24 hours to provide...
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Caregivers (day shift) have been excellent. Good coverage if changes are needed and the office is very responsive. You are paying a premium price but the care has been very good and reliable. The experience...
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With the care services our loved one complained that they were on their phones too much, they could of done more activities. Cost very high. Cost is very high with each company also. However, based on the...
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Words cannot express how much my family appreciated the care that ARIS provided my father. They provided excellent care to him while he was in home hospice. Their level of service and professionalism are...
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ARIS at home provides non-medical home care to clients who want to remain in their own home. Our client's consists of the elderly, people with illnesses or disabilities, and/or families that may need an 'extra set of hands. ARIS represents Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Service and hires...
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[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...
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My husband’s Aide, [name removed] was terrific with him. He looked forward to seeing her. He often would ask when is she coming? She developed a warm , caring relationship with him. [name removed] followed...
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Options for Senior America has been a leading home care provider since 1989. Options most recently received the 2016 Best in Home Care award. As a person responsible for a senior adult, you will find the Options team knowledgeable and resourceful. Together, we successfully resolve hundreds of...
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I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
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About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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[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...
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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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[Name removed] (GM of Synergy) and Sylvia (In Home Care provider for my father) are consummate professionals. Our interactions with them have been superb; [Name removed] and [Name removed] always reply...
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Welcome to SYNERGY HomeCare, the nation’s leading provider of home care services.We provide care for everyone, helping people thrive at home.Companion care - Friendly and supportive conversation, planning and encouraging social activities, light exercise (if applicable), and active...
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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...
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This service was rated higher than any other place that we looked at. Really good job and really nice people. While we were MY loved one did not last too long while using this service
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Senior Helpers of Northwest Indiana has been serving the entire Northwest Indiana area since 2008. We take great pride in being a part of the community and helping to improve the lives of senior citizens. We are committed to providing quality, in home care for seniors who wish to maintain their...
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I liked that we had same caregiver, for the entirety of the two months of the service. Based on the experience we have had, I would recommend Senior Helpers of Greater Chicagoland to other families who may...
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Our loved one complaints that they were on their phones to much when it comes to the staff. They could have more activities. The cost is very high, but the cost is very high with each company also. We would...
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Care For Your Loved One, Peace of Mind For You' Established in 1984, ALL HELP Health Services helps individuals live independently. We have an outstanding reputation with Chicagoland hospitals, medical and rehabilitation facilities. We place Certified Nurses Aides and Home Health Aides in homes...
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I really enjoy working with Synergy team members . The caregivers are very caring, compassionate and supportive. Me and my family members greatly appreciate their efforts and endeavors. I recommend...
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SYNERGY HomeCare - Providing premier home care since 1999. > We have provided over 25 million service hours! > We have provided care for over 248,000 clients! > We employ over 343,000 caregivers! SYNERGY HomeCare of Chicago is fully licensed by the State of Illinois, and our company...
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1. Overall Experience Very efficient and understanding 2. Reliability and Punctuality Five stars on this one. Even with street closings in the Loop, the caregivers were almost always punctual. On the few...
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This is a great way to be able to receive help be able to stay at home. Communication is good between the staff and our family and they keep us well informed and updated. I would recommend this community...
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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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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). ...
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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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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...
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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...
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The agency is very responsible sending people on scheduled days. These individuals sent are helpful and cheerful and also do some housework that is very helpful. I have just started and have been sent...
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At Homewatch CareGivers, we pride ourselves on being one of the oldest and most trusted providers of customized in-home care services. We know that inviting someone into your home is an important and complex decision, and we uphold our values throughout the time we work with you. We develop a...
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They provided care giver services; light cleaning / dusting; serving my mom breakfast; lunch - light cooking; assisting in dressing her if needed; helping her with her exercises. Companionship I would...
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Our clients know that Senior Helpers of Chicago goes to extraordinary lengths to help make their life better. We have specific expertise with both Alzheimer's care and Parkinson's care. Our caregivers get the Teepa Snow Alzheimer's training and the TULIPs program for Parkinson's; we train for...
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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...
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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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We have been very helpful. We liked that they were able to get us the help we need for the care for my mom.We like that they care taker has been helpful and kind. We like that she is willing to help with...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
SYNERGY HomeCare of Gurnee is a licensed non-medical home care agency caring for clients in northern Lake County, Illinois and southeast Wisconsin. Whether your loved one needs companionship, personal care, homemaking assistance, or memory care, our team of qualified and experienced caregivers...
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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...

How much does home care cost in Joliet, Illinois?

The average cost of home care in Joliet is $33 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] Joliet’s hourly rate is in line with the national average of $32, even though the city’s cost of living is about 6% lower than the national average.[02]

An hourly approach to pricing and scheduling allows families to adjust care hours as needs change. Families often hire part-time home care for around 20 hours per week. Based on the average hourly rate in Joliet, part-time home care costs $2,805 per month. A full-time home care schedule of about 44 hours per week may be a better fit for seniors who need more assistance, companionship, and supervision. Full-time home care in Joliet costs about $6,171 per month.

If your loved one needs full-time or round-the-clock care, assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home may be more cost-effective.

Average home care costs in Joliet, IL

Average hourly rate
$33/hr
Average overnight rate
$36/hr
Average weekend rate
$36/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Joliet, IL

44 hours of home care/wk
$6,171/mo
$7,913/mo

Home care costs in Joliet 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.
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Column location: Location (Location name)
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LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Joliet, IL$33$132$2,858$34,320
Illinois$33$132$2,858$34,320
National$32$128$2,771$33,280
Joliet, IL
Hourly cost:$33
Daily cost:$132
Monthly cost:$2,858
Annual cost:$34,320
Illinois
Hourly cost:$33
Daily cost:$132
Monthly cost:$2,858
Annual cost:$34,320
National
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
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How to pay for home care in Joliet

Families in Joliet often use a mix of payment methods.

Private pay options

  • Savings and income. Pensions, Social Security, and retirement benefits are often used to pay for home care.
  • Long-term care insurance. These policies may reimburse policyholders for home care costs if eligibility criteria are met.
  • Life insurance conversions. Converting the value of a life insurance policy can provide needed cash.
  • Home equity. Proceeds from the sale of a home, a home equity loan, or a reverse mortgage can be used to fund long-term care.

Medicare

Medicare covers short-term home health services when prescribed by a doctor and provided by a Medicare-certified agency. Covered benefits may include skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and some durable medical equipment.[03]

Medicare won’t pay for nonmedical home care services if that’s the only type of support needed.

Medicare resources in Joliet

Elderly residents in Joliet can contact the following Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) sites for help understanding and applying for Medicare benefits.

For general questions about Medicare or to apply online, visit Medicare.gov.

Medicaid

Illinois Medicaid supports provides home- and community-based services for eligible elderly residents through two programs: Community Care (CCP) and the Persons who are Elderly waiver. Benefits from both programs can be used to pay for home care services.[04,05]

Covered benefits may include:

  • Personal care
  • Homemaker services
  • Adult day care
  • Emergency home response service
  • Automated medication dispensers

Medicaid resources in Joliet, IL

To learn more about Medicaid, check eligibility, and apply, seniors in Will County can visit the state’s Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) website. The resources below can help with applying for Medicaid and the Community Care Program, respectively.

VA benefits

Veterans in Joliet may qualify for veterans benefits such as Aid and Attendance, Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care, or Veteran Directed Care to help pay for in-home support.

  • Aid and Attendance (A&A). The Aid and Attendance benefit provides additional monthly payments to eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses who receive a VA pension and require assistance with daily activities.[06] These funds can be used to pay for in-home care services. To apply, visit VA.gov to download Form 21-2680. The completed form can be uploaded online, mailed in, or submitted in person at the nearest regional benefit office in Chicago.
  • Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care. This program offers trained professionals to assist veterans with personal care needs, allowing them to remain in their homes. Services include help with activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Eligibility is determined by a VA health care provider, and services are coordinated through the local VA medical center. To apply, contact a VA social worker in Illinois for next steps.[07]
  • Veteran Directed Care (VDC). The VDC program allows eligible veterans to manage their own care services, including hiring personal care aides. This self-directed approach provides flexibility in choosing caregivers and tailoring services to individual needs. Enrollment is coordinated through the local VA medical center’s social work department.​ To access the program, reach out to your loved one’s VA social worker.[08]

Resources for veterans in Joliet

For help with VA benefits in Will County, seniors and their families can contact the following resources:

Resources in Joliet that help seniors age in place

In addition to Will County Senior Services mentioned above, seniors in Joliet have access to a range of programs and services that support independent living.

  • AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
    AgeGuide is the Area Agency on Aging for DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.
    1910 S. Highland Ave., Suite 100
    Lombard, IL 60148
    Phone: 800-528-2000
    Email: info@ageguide.org
  • PaceBus Paratransit
    The public transportation provider in Will County provides paratransit services for seniors and people who have disabilities.
    Phone: 847-364-7223
  • Prairie State Legal Services
    In Joliet, elderly residents have access to pro bono legal services through Prairie State Legal Services.
    14A W. Cass St., 3rd Floor
    Joliet, IL 60432
    Phone: 815-727-5123
  • Will County Center for Community Concerns
    This nonprofit organization provides income tax preparation services, and financial assistance for utilities and rent, for low-income residents.
    2455 Glenwood Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Phone: 815-722-0722

Home care laws and regulations in Illinois

In Illinois, home care providers are regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Licensing and accreditation

Both home health agencies that provide medical care and home services agencies that provide nonmedical support must be licensed by the IDPH.[09,10] This helps ensure compliance with care standards, training protocols, and staff supervision. Agencies may also pursue optional accreditation through CHAP or Joint Commission to further demonstrate their commitment to quality care.

Hiring and operational practices

Licensed agencies in Illinois are required to:[09,10,11]

  • Conduct criminal background checks
  • Ensure proper caregiver training and supervision
  • Maintain documentation of service delivery

These safeguards help promote consistency and safety for care recipients statewide.

How to choose the right home care agency in Joliet

Asking the right questions and doing thorough research can help ensure you find a good fit for your loved one.

Request detailed pricing information

Ask agencies to provide a written quote detailing hourly rates, minimum service hours, and any additional costs.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Inquire about caregiver experience with mobility support, dementia care, and chronic illness management. Check for ongoing training and certification.

Check licensing and inspection history

Use the IDPH Home Services Agency Directory or the IDPH Home Health Agency Directory to verify an agency’s license status. Ask for inspection history when you talk with agencies.

Read home care reviews

Reviews can provide valuable insight into caregiver reliability, agency communication, and service quality. Look for consistent feedback themes.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Joliet

Home Instead - Joliet, IL, Optimum Senior Care and Home Instead - Elk Grove Village, IL are the top-rated Home Care facilities near Joliet, IL. These Home Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Home Care in Joliet is $6,171 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Payscale. (2025). Cost of living in Joliet, Illinois.

  3. U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services. Medicare.gov.

  4. Illinois Department on Aging. Community Care Program (CCP).

  5. Illinois Department on Aging. Persons Who are Elderly Waiver.

  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

  9. Illinois Department of Public Health. Home Health Agencies.

  10. Illinois Department of Public Health. Home Services Agencies.

  11. Illinois General Assembly. Health Care Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46).

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A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services. Medicare.gov.

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Illinois Department on Aging. Community Care Program (CCP).

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Illinois Department on Aging. Persons Who are Elderly Waiver.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

8.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

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Illinois Department of Public Health. Home Health Agencies.

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Illinois Department of Public Health. Home Services Agencies.

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