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Top Home Care Agencies in Macon County, IL

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Browse the 76 home care agencies in Macon County, read 27 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Macon County 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 Macon County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Macon County, IL

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Photo of Home Instead - Springfield, IL
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4 reviews
Their hourly costs and requirements for minimum hours per shift resulted in a huge total cost over several months. I understand their need for paying help and acceptable hourly rate however the daily...
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
They were good, they were friendly, and we had some consistency of caregivers, so there weren't always different people coming out. The staff was knowledgable and responsive. There isn't anything we 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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3 reviews
The caregiver we have had come out to the house a couple of times has been good. They are able to help around the house, be a companion and assist wherever they are needed. They made setting up the service...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
They seemed to care about the residents in the nursing home and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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3 reviews
They are wonderful, so lucky that they operate in my parents small town! Yes, we would absolutely recommend Home Instead - Champaign to other families based on the experience we have had. The owner is...
Provides: Home Care
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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
It's been a great experience using their services so far! The only thing I don't like is the way they bill. Other than that, it's been great. We haven't had any issues with consistency or scheduling...
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.
2 reviews
They are wonderful! There is just one caregiver coming out, and they are doing a wonderful job. I found them to be competitive in pricing. We never have any problem with the caregiver not showing up or...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Things have gone pretty well. We don't have a consistent caregiver, it's someone different a lot of the time. The first week was a little iffy with attendance and having people show up when we needed them....
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.
6 reviews
Addus Healthcare did a great job. I am glad that my Mom was able to get out of the house and run errands and just have a break knowing that my Dad would be taken care of. They have been very helpful and I...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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Provides: Home Care
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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 Macon County, IL

Average cost of home care in Macon County, IL

Home care in Macon County 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
$29/hr
Average overnight rate
$34/hr
Average weekend rate
$34/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Macon County

Home care costs in Macon County 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
$5,541/mo
$4,564/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Macon County assisted living facilities or Macon County memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Macon County, 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 Macon County.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Macon County

Recent reviews for home care in Macon County

Home Instead - Champaign, IL

5.0
Everyone was professional and helpful I would tell others just to keep in mind that they do have a minimum requirement for hours.

Home Instead - Springfield, IL

3.4
These numbers reflect "overall" experience; however, we had two exceptional caregivers, who went above & beyond our expectations, namely [name removed] & [name removed] Not only did they take good care of our mother physically, but they showed genuine interest in her overall wellbeing and were ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Macon County

Home Instead - Springfield, IL, Home Instead - Champaign, IL and Connie's Caring Hands are the top-rated home care facilities near Macon County, Illinois. See full list of agencies.

There are 76 home care facilities near Macon County, 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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