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Browse the 178 home care agencies in River Forest, read 227 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in River Forest 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 River Forest personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near River Forest, IL

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Photo of Home and Hearth Caregivers - Countryside
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24 reviews
Home and Hearth Caregivers provided excellent services. We stopped using them only because we moved mom into independent living.
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 & Hearth Caregivers has served Seniors for over 10 years and is proud of it's A+ rating from the Home Care Standards Bureau. We are available 24/7 in Chicago and Suburban areas including Cook, Du Page, Will and Lake counties. Our experienced Care Plan Managers will be happy to provide...
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Photo of Harvest In-HomeCare Inc. - Plainfield, IL
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15 reviews
When my Mom was placed into hospice care, my brother and I were unsure about who would be able to take care of her. She couldn’t be alone at home, and we couldn’t afford to have someone with her 24 hours/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.
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Photo of GYC Senior Care Services
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4 reviews
Such a great company to work with...caring, responsive, transparent, and flexible. You can't ask for more than that. My dad was a bed bound hospice patient and his caregiver was amazing.....I mean truly...
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 Acti-Kare of Barrington
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5 reviews
I have had the best caretaker ever [name removed] as well as the many others who help out. In addition I find the owner easy to work with and diligent about making sure someone responsible and attentive 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 Private Home Care - Niles, IL
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4 reviews
We previously used home care services through Private Home Care Niles for my loved one. Everything about the experience was great. We were very happy with the care that we received from this agency. 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 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.
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1 review
They have been great! I really appreciate the fact that they keep me informed with any changes with my Mom's medical condition and do just about anything we ask of them. They take my mom shopping as well as...
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.
Care At Home's headquarter is based in Chicago. Our direct office is located on the south west side of Chicago, which can easily be accessed by various means of transportation. We extend business to the entire Chicago land area. Our goal is to reach out to the suburban areas of Illinois as well...
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 Karen's Home Care Agency - Hillside, IL
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1 review
My wife has been critically ill. One surgery was followed by another, followed by radiation treatments, and things were in a state of flux. It was difficult to do any planning in uncertain circumstances....
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 Polonia Home Health Care Ctr
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2 reviews
She is really great, it's just her and she comes to the home. She is also a liazon between the patient and the physicians. She is very bright and a really good diagnostician. I really appreciate that she...
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 ARIS at home, Inc.
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13 reviews
I am happy with this service. We like the staff who were able to get us the help that we were needed. We have been happy with the caretaker that is very nice and helpful in many ways with what is needed for...
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.
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...
Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Elmhurst, IL
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6 reviews
I was referred to Home Helpers by a friend and have found the manager, Liz, to be very helpful! She is sensitive and knowledgeable of the caregiving industry and made finding suitable caregivers for my dad a...
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 All Help Health Services - Chicago, IL
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30 reviews
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...
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.
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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Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Chicago, IL
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8 reviews
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...
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.
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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Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale, IL
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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.
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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Photo of Senior Helpers of Greater Chicagoland
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2 reviews
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...
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 Helpers Home Care of Oak Park, IL
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4 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.
Photo of Senior Helpers of Chicago, IL
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17 reviews
[Name removed] and his staff at Senior Helpers are the best. He listens intently, cares deeply and offers expert and practical advice with the best caregivers for my loved one. Even if I just call, he...
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 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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Photo of Favos Home Care, Inc.
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5 reviews
The caregivers that come out to the house are reliable, on time and wonderful. I think of the service as a team. They explained everything up front and made the set up easy. I did do my research and things...
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...
Photo of ComForCare Home Care - Streamwood, IL
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4 reviews
We've only been utilizing services for a short time now but things are going great! I love having our caregiver come over and help me out with my husband who suffers from dementia. It has been an uphill...
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 Excellent Services
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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 Right At Home of Chicago
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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.
Right at Home helps seniors and disabled adults remain in the comfort of their own home. If you or a family member needs assistance with routine daily activities, Right at Home is the helping hand you seek. Our trained, bonded and insured caregivers provide in-home supportive care lasting from a...
Photo of Direct Home Healthcare Inc
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2 reviews
Our father was being released from a facility after having several health problems over a period of a few months. The family was very stressed out and we did not know what to do. We were given a list of...
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 Healthcare Plus Team North Riverside
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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.

Costs of home care in River Forest, IL

Average cost of home care in River Forest, IL

Home care in River Forest 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
$27/hr
Average overnight rate
$36/hr
Average weekend rate
$36/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in River Forest

Home care costs in River Forest 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
$5,168/mo
$5,859/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view River Forest assisted living facilities or River Forest memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in River Forest, 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 River Forest.
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 River Forest

Recent reviews for home care in River Forest

Optimum Senior Care in Palatine, IL

4.2
I'm not there all the time to see the interaction between the agency and my Dad but from what I've seen so far i am very pleased. The agency definitely found the perfect caregiver for my Dad and she is really good and what she does. I am pleased overall and would recommend them if needed.

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.

Frequently asked questions about home care in River Forest

There are 178 home care facilities near River Forest, 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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