TheKey - Formerly Home Care Assistance

TheKey, formerly Home Care Assistance, provides personalized home care services in the Greater Chicago area, including Deerfield, Illinois. The organization delivers hourly, 24/7, or live-in support that enables clients to age in place while maintaining engagement and independence.

Care offerings include companionship and daily assistance, specialized memory care that preserves comfort and familiarity, and comfort-focused care during advanced illness. TheKey uses its proprietary Balanced Care Method, built on six evidence-based pillars: cognitive stimulation, nutritious meals, physical movement, social connection, meaningful activities, and restful sleep.

The caregiving model pairs clients with personally matched caregivers supported by a dedicated Caregiver Manager and Client Success Manager, both available 24/7. TheKey's Illinois team combines local knowledge of Chicago-area communities with the comprehensive training and standards of a national organization with over 24 years of home care experience.

Care plans are personalized through an initial in-home assessment that centers on the client's routines, preferences, and goals. Support is flexible and designed to adapt as needs change, from a few hours of companionship to comprehensive 24/7 coverage.