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Home Helpers Home Care of Northeastern Illinois

1640 Elk Blvd

4.8(33 ratings)· Des Plaines average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Care flexibility
Offers hours-a-week to around-the-clock care
Service area
Serves Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, and Northbrook
Post-hospital care
Assists after hospital or rehab discharge

What Families Think

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 and staff. Reviews consistently mention specific caregivers by name as kind, dependable, and compassionate, and families report feeling supported throughout the caregiving process.

The Good

  • Rapid response for urgent care needs
  • Owner personally involved in coordinating care
  • Caregivers described as kind and dependable
  • Families feel included and well communicated with
  • Strong overall reviewer satisfaction

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Limited detail on staff training or credentials

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Home Helpers Home Care of Northeastern Illinois

Home Helpers Home Care of Northeastern Illinois provides in-home care services in Des Plaines and surrounding areas. The agency offers personalized home care designed to help seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while providing peace of mind for families.

Services include assistance with daily living activities such as personal care and hygiene, mobility support, medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, and help after hospital or rehabilitation stays. Caregivers also provide companionship and emotional support to help seniors stay engaged and connected with family, friends, and community.

The agency emphasizes a holistic approach to care that considers the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Staff are trained to work closely with clients and families to understand individual preferences, routines, and goals, customizing support as needs change over time. Each caregiver is selected for compassion, professionalism, and dedication to building meaningful relationships with clients.

Home Helpers serves Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, and surrounding communities in Northeastern Illinois. The organization prioritizes reliability and communication, ensuring families know their loved ones receive consistent, high-quality support from a dedicated and experienced caregiver.

Types of Care

Home Health and Hospice

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Reviews

4.8overall · 33 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (33)

Jacqui Mak

May 2026

via Google

Home Helpers for the win! Home Helpers exceeded my expectations during a very stressful time for my family. After my mother’s hip replacement surgery in Chicago while I was in Houston, I urgently needed compassionate and reliable care for her. I called Xavier at Home Helpers the night she was discharged, overwhelmed and worried about her being alone. By 6:00 a.m. the next morning, he had already arranged for a caregiver, Foluke, to assist my mom. Xavier’s communication, professionalism, and sense of urgency immediately gave me peace of mind. Foluke was incredible—kind, gentle, dependable, on time, and truly compassionate. My mother adored her and deeply appreciated the care she provided. The entire Home Helpers team went above and beyond to ensure our family felt supported and comfortable throughout the process. Their sincerity, attentiveness, and dedication to treating clients like family truly set them apart. I am beyond grateful to Xavier, Foluke, and the team for their outstanding care and would absolutely use their services again.

Xavier Martillo

Oct 2025

via Google

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.

Maggie Hughes

Dec 2024

via Google

I recently had the opportunity to work with Home Helpers with care for a loved one. I found their service to be professional and sincere. The staff at Home Helpers truly cares about their clients and their families. They were always there to help and guide my family throughout our journey. Home Helpers went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with the care they were providing. For our loved one.. It bought my family peace of mind to know that our loved one was getting the best care.

Ni A

Aug 2024

via Google

I can’t say enough good things about Home Helpers and their “All God’s Creatures” show. Tom Merlin is great. He has a very special touch with the older population; and was very informative about the animals he brought in. My residents just adored him. He is caring, kind, and compassionate . I would highly recommend Home Helpers to anyone looking for good quality care for their loved ones.

Celeste Gomez

May 2023

via Google

Home Helpers were very professional and (Punny) Funny all the residents and family visitors felt included. We enjoy the fun facts and can’t wait to have them visit us again !

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