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Top Home Care Agencies in Ottawa, IL
Browse the 242 home care agencies in Ottawa, read 267 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Ottawa 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 Ottawa personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Ottawa, IL
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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
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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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2 reviews
I would recommend to others but advise them to come with a list of chores/tasks for the caregiver to complete
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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6 reviews
Everything is going very well. My helper from Senior Helpers is prompt and courteous. I couldn't ask for a better aide. I just wish it weren't so expensive.
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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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4 reviews
All 5's. My Mom and I are very happy with Senior Helpers. [name removed] is outstanding. They are very cooperative when I need to change the schedule.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
4 reviews
I would recommend to others. We picked this community because of the quick response, local resources, and good reputation. A Place for Mom was great in helping me connect with the care team we needed for my...
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
2 reviews
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.
1 review
They have been wonderful. I would give them a 5!for all areas above; IA problem from the onset I thought that my parents insurance would pick up some of the cost because it run my parents fixed income pretty...
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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
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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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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.
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Starting at $XX+ hourly
1 review
They had so much patience and understanding and took their time to explain details I had no idea about concerning the healthcare world and more. The customer service and guide I received was just the best...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
3 reviews
The caregivers and administrators really do care and I feel like they are my partner and not alone in this process. I'm so thankful that I went with them.
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
1 review
We used Seniors Helping Seniors Fox Valley for my loved one and it was great. The friendliness was great. The staff, activities and value for cost were great. They are very caring people. I would recommend...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
2 reviews
I have recommended Aria to anyone who is interested! She was very responsible in keeping me in the loop, also in both sending and resending bills to an agency which screwed up. She made arrangements for...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
1 review
[name removed] is a force of nature. The rest of the staff have been great as well. Our particular situation has not been typical as my father-in-law has gone from almost literally Death's Door (His blood...
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
1 review
Those are the items that are most relevant and I would rate each of them highly. We have been very happy with the services from Interim Healthcare.
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
1 review
We were truly pleased and blessed to have Snug and Comfortable Home Care take care of my dad. They reply quickly and their care people were wonderful. Billing was reliable, clear, and perfectly done.
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.
10 reviews
It is a very nice community. It is a very clean area. The staff and residents are very kind. It is a reasonable cost. The care givers are great. There is many different activities.
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.
Synergy Home Care Dupage of Illinois ensures quality home care services to the entire DuPage County, including the cities of Naperville, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and Hinsdale. At Synergy HomeCare, we embrace high standards, which guide us to provide the best home care services to you and your...
18 reviews
I really the care that is given in home. We like the staff that has been very helpful in getting us someone to come and helps with the needs of in home care. We like the friendliness of the care taker. They...
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.
Homewatch Caregivers offers home care services for seniors living in and around St. Charles, Illinois. St. Charles, which is situated in Kane County, is home to several year-round events and festivals. Among resident favorites are the Kane County Fair, which takes place every July, the Scarecrow...
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13 reviews
We are more than pleased with the service that we have received and our caregiver was fantastic. My mom really bonded with her caregiver. She was always on time, caring, courteous and professional. In...
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.
Home Helpers provides tenderhearted non-medical in home care to DuPage and Cook county residents. We service seniors, new moms, those recovering from an injury or illness, or anyone with an ongoing challenge. Being state licensed, all of our compassionate caregivers are thoroughly...
17 reviews
I like this service for care at home. The staff were able to send me someone who is reliable and very helpful. We like knowing that she helps with some of the household things that are needed to help my mom....
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.
At FirstLight HomeCare, the genuine health and well-being of others is our greatest concern. We vow to provide first-class personal service for our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence and relaxed comfort in their own home or the setting of their choosing. We are staffed by people...
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.
1 review
I've had a good experience with Hands and Hearts. The caregivers have done a good job taking care of my loved one, and the office staff in particular have been exceptionally friendly and helpful. The owner...
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
1 review
We had around the clock in-home care. The caregivers were very kind.
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.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
2 reviews
It was a positive experience. They were able to place caregivers quickly and were responsive as our needs changed. Staff were friendly.
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.
Costs of home care in Ottawa, IL
Average cost of home care in Ottawa, IL
Home care in Ottawa 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.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Ottawa
Home care costs in Ottawa 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.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Ottawa assisted living facilities or Ottawa memory care facilities.
Compare the costs of aging in place against senior living
Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Ottawa.
How to pay for home care in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa.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 Ottawa
Recent reviews for home care in Ottawa
Amazing Care in Lisle, IL
5.0
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 have done differently or had improved. This was in home hospice so cleanliness and ...
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Assisting Hands Home Care of Naperville, IL
5.0
They seem to be doing everything well. We have had a couple of miscommunications but they have been resolved. We have had a pretty consistent caregiver. We have never had trouble with people not showing up. It would be nice if we could meet a caregiver before they start coming out.
Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook, IL
5.0
I needed care for my father at the last minute. When I called around, I was worried that it would take a few days to get anybody. I was so happy that someone actually answered the phone when I called, and [name removed] was able to get right out to do an assessment and provide a caregiver for my ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Ottawa
Senior Helpers - Geneva, IL, ComForCare Home Care - Wheaton, IL and Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook, IL are the top-rated home care facilities near Ottawa, Illinois. See full list of agencies.
There are 242 home care facilities near Ottawa, 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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