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Browse the 900 home care agencies in Manhattan, read 698 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Manhattan 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 Manhattan personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Optimum Senior Care, Options For Senior America - Lake County and GYC Senior Care Services
avgHourlyRateHC: $30
avgFulltimeRateHC: $5,716
nationalAvgRateHC: $30
avgParttimeRateHC: $2,598

Home Care Agencies near Manhattan, IL

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4 reviews
Although it has only been a month so far,my mother and I are very pleased with the choice of companion Comfort Keepers has provided us!Ramona is a kind caring and gentle soul that my mother really enjoys...
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 Are Comfort Keepers Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps to...
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...
2 reviews
Ambient Homecare is a great company to work with. We needed a caregiver the same day as our mother was being released from rehab. They did the assessment at 9am and we were set up with a caregiver at 6pm the...
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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13 reviews
We started with Home Helpers in the middle of December. We are extremely happy with their service and communication. Thank you
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.
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...
2 reviews
I was alone and facing a serious heart surgery. I had to find someone to help. I found Acti-Kare of Rolling Meadows and could not believe what they told me they could do for me. I invited [name removed] and...
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
It's been pretty good they are very nice people. The only complaint I have is that they have been late a couple of times, and one time someone didn't show up. However when I called and let them know the...
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
Kurt visited us at mom's house. We are opting for a residential setting for 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.
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.
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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.
3 reviews
They've been very helpful. The first two ladies they sent to us, quit, but the lady they sent today, we are keeping her. The billing is lack and I wonder if that attitude prevails for the working people 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.
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1 review
[name removed] who was the manger that I first met with was lovely! Very kind! When I had an issue they responded quickly to resolve it!
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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2 reviews
They had immediate staff to help my mother with her needs. I like that they provide quality caregivers and have good follow-up with her schedule. They help the most by keeping her moving, making sure she 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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1 review
We were very pleased with them. They were more expensive and after we did an interview with their potential caregiver we didn't think she was as good of a match as another service we interviewed.
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
HomeWell is typical of other agencies of its type based on our experience. The office staff is personable and seemed to be as helpful as they could be given their small number. It was difficult to find 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.
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3 reviews
I loved the woman who took care of my husband. They changed caregivers a lot so I would tell others that you will not have the same person each time. I was upset with them because my friend was in the...
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.
10 reviews
It's working out very well. My loved one is responding well to having somebody come in to the house to care for her. It's a very small company, so the only issue has been when they change up the caregiver...
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.
Supporting independence, dignity and quality of life... That's the ComForcare vision and our promise to our clients. Since 1996 ComForcare has specialized in delivering affordable, guaranteed home care services to the community. Our comprehensive range of non-medical care services have helped...
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3 reviews
The only dislike I have is the change of caregivers. They need more consistency. They are friendly. I would recommend this place because it is a nice community. I am Impressed with there service.
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.
BrightStar Care Gurnee has been in business for more than nine years. We opened in October, 2002. Our staff members have more than 30 years combined experience.BrightStar provides the full continuum of homecare, childcare, staffing and support services for individuals, families and healthcare...
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.
3 reviews
Custom Home Care took care of my mother in law and they were wonderful! My mother in law started off a bit more independent but as her condition deteriorated, she required around the clock care and Custom...
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.
4 reviews
I had help at home from Naaman [removed] and a capable woman he brought. Then my husband entered Jennings Terrace nursing home for memory care with skilled nursing . He was there just 13 days and died on...
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
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
[name removed] did a phenomenal job taking care of my Mom, who has a long-term care insurance policy. They walked her through the whole process of filing her claim and helped her get the money she was...
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
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
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
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 Manhattan, IL

Average home care costs in Manhattan, IL

Home care in Manhattan 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
$30/hr
Average overnight rate
$34/hr
Average weekend rate
$35/hr

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

Home care costs in Manhattan 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
$5,716/mo
$5,134/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Manhattan assisted living facilities or Manhattan memory care facilities.

Home care costs in Manhattan 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
Manhattan, IL$30$120$2,598$31,200
Illinois$31$124$2,685$32,240
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Manhattan, IL
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
Illinois
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
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 Manhattan, 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 Manhattan.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
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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 Manhattan

Recent reviews for home care in Manhattan

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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Senior Helpers - Crown Point

4.5
Dedicated and caring. I received calls when anything seemed awry with my mother's physical or mental well being. When my mother needed to go to the emergency room, her caregiver stayed with her until my husband and I could arrive. Big shout outs to [name removed] and [name removed]!

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.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Manhattan

Optimum Senior Care, Options For Senior America - Lake County and GYC Senior Care Services are the top-rated home care facilities near Manhattan, Illinois. See full list of agencies.
There are 900 home care facilities near Manhattan, 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.
The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.
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