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Best Home Care in Des Plaines, Illinois

27 agencies found

MyLivingChoice lists 27 home care agencies in Des Plaines. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 161 public reviews.

  • 27agencies
  • 4.3average rating, 14 rated
  • 161family reviews read
Two kinds of agency bring care to the house. Home care is ongoing help with bathing, meals, medications and companionship, billed hourly, no referral needed. Medicare home health is doctor-ordered nursing or therapy, usually after a hospital stay, and Medicare pays for it. Each listing is labeled, and you can narrow to one kind above. How home care compares to assisted living →

Best-rated home care in Des Plaines

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Crystal Home Health, LLC

    5 (18 reviews)· Home Health

  2. 2

    Home Helpers Home Care of Northeastern Illinois

    4.8 (33 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families describe Home Helpers of Northeastern Illinois as responsive and personally attentive, with several reviewers highlighting quick turnaround when care was urgently needed and consistent follow-up from the owner…

  3. 3

    Ultra Care Home Health

    5 (6 reviews)· Home Health

  4. 4

    Avotre Home Health, Inc.

    4.9 (7 reviews)· Home Health

    Avotre Home Health is a privately owned, Medicare-certified home health agency in Des Plaines that provides skilled nursing and therapy at home. Reviewers, mostly recovering from knee replacement or surgery, describe…

  5. 5

    Home Care Services Of Illinois

    4.6 (9 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Home Care Services of Illinois is an in-home care agency serving Des Plaines and nearby areas, offering help with daily activities, companionship, and support for conditions like Alzheimer's and heart disease. Review…

  6. 6

    Luxe Home Health

    4.3 (17 reviews)· Home Health

  7. 7

    Direct Home Health Care Inc

    3.7 (6 reviews)· Home Health

  8. 8

    Delta Home Health Care Inc

    3.7 (10 reviews)· Home Health

    Reviewers describe Delta Home Health Care as kind, professional and attentive, with responsive office staff and care plans tailored to each client. Google reviews shown are all five stars, though the overall Google…

  9. 9

    Enhabit Home Health

    3.7 (13 reviews)· Home Health

  10. 10

    Elara Caring

    3.2 (20 reviews)· Home Health

What families say about home care in Des Plaines

Counted across the review summaries of 7 Des Plaines communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Medical and nursing care 71%
  • Activities and social life 43%
  • Communication with families 43%
  • Management 14%

Concerns raised

  • Cost and billing 86%
  • Staff attitude 29%
  • Communication with families 29%
  • Medical and nursing care 14%

“Provided great caregivers to assist my mom in her time of need. Tom the owner was with us every step of the way and answered all our questions. Any hesitation we had was gone after our first consult. Would completely recommend them for your love one's needs.”

Home Care near Des Plaines

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Park Ridge1.9 mi344.7 / 5
Rosemont2.5 mi52.3 / 5
Niles4.2 mi224.2 / 5
Morton Grove5.2 mi94.6 / 5
Glenview5.3 mi134.6 / 5
Skokie6.9 mi304.2 / 5
Lincolnwood7.5 mi194.6 / 5
Arlington Heights7.6 mi244.6 / 5

All of Illinois: Home Care in Illinois. Closer to home? Compare home care near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 25, 2026 from the 27 agencies listed in Des Plaines, 161 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Des Plaines ask about.

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Home Care in Des Plaines: Common Questions

How many home care agencies are in Des Plaines, Illinois?

MyLivingChoice lists 27 home care agencies in Des Plaines, Illinois, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which home care agencies in Des Plaines are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Crystal Home Health, LLC (5★, 18 ratings), Ultra Care Home Health (5★, 6 ratings), Avotre Home Health, Inc. (4.9★, 7 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Des Plaines?

Beyond home care, Des Plaines has home health (25 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities), assisted living (5 communities), at-home care (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate home care in Des Plaines?

Families rate Des Plaines home care agencies 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 161 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Des Plaines home care agencies?

Across the review summaries of 7 Des Plaines agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 71%), activities and social life (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (86%), staff attitude (29%), communication with families (29%).