Home Care Services in Westchester, IL

Assisting Hands Home Care provides compassionate home care services in Westchester, IL, with our local office at One Westbrook Corporate Center, right here in the village. We help older adults and adults with disabilities stay safe at home with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and around-the-clock support. Our home care plans are built around the person receiving it, including their routines, their preferences, and the things that make daily life feel like their own.

Whether your loved one needs a few hours of company each week or steady support at every hour, our caregivers make staying home the safe, supported choice instead of moving into a facility. We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and every caregiver is bonded, insured, and background checked.

Our Home Care Services in Westchester, IL

Assisting Hands Home Care offers a full range of services under one roof, so care can grow or scale back without you having to start over with a new agency.

Senior In-Home Care

Day-to-day support that helps seniors manage the tasks that have become harder, such as bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, medication reminders, and keeping the home in order, paired with genuine companionship. The goal is a comfortable, dignified routine at home.

Learn more about senior in-home care in Westchester, IL.

Companion Care

Isolation takes a real toll as people age. Our companion caregivers offer conversation, shared activities, and a steady, friendly presence, along with a hand for errands, appointments, and light tasks around the house. It is care that keeps a person connected and engaged.

Learn how companion care in Westchester, IL keeps a loved one connected and engaged.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Memory loss calls for patience and a calm, predictable environment. Our caregivers are trained in dementia communication and support loved ones through every stage of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, reducing confusion, protecting safety, and preserving dignity in the place they know best.

Read more about our approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Westchester, IL.

Respite Care

Family caregivers need to look after themselves, too. Whether you need a few hours or a stretch of several days for a trip, an appointment, or simply a breather, we step in so your loved one is cared for, and you can step away with peace of mind. Respite hours are available for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s care as well.

Find out how respite care in Westchester works and how quickly we can arrange it.

24-Hour & Live-In Home Care

When someone should not be alone, we provide overnight, 24-hour, and live-in care so there is always a capable caregiver present. This is often the right choice after a hospitalization or as needs advance, giving the whole family confidence that help is on hand at any hour.

Learn about our 24-hour home care in Westchester, IL.

Overnight Care

Reliable nighttime support for seniors who need help with bathroom trips, getting in and out of bed, mobility, personal care, companionship, or staying safe at home after dark. Care is tailored to your loved one’s routine, helping families feel more at ease overnight.

Learn more about overnight care in Westchester, IL.

Post-Hospital Care

The first weeks home after surgery or a hospital stay are when setbacks happen. Our caregivers provide a bridge during recovery that includes help with mobility and transfers, medication reminders, meals, and the everyday tasks that are hard while healing, and we coordinate alongside any medical home health or therapy your loved one is receiving.

Read more about how our team can support you with post-hospital care in Westchester, IL.

Non-Medical Home Health Care

For seniors who need daily, hands-on support but not skilled nursing, our non-medical home health care covers personal care, meals, mobility, and household help. It complements medical services rather than replacing them, filling the gap between doctor visits and everyday life at home.

In-Home Hospice Support

When a family member is in hospice, we work in step with the hospice team to provide supplemental, non-medical comfort care at home that consists of the personal care, presence, and steady support that let families focus on spending time together.

What Non-Medical Home Care Includes

Our home care services in Westchester, IL cover the full range of daily living, tailored to exactly what each person needs:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Meals and nutrition
• Light housekeeping
• Errands and getting around
• Medication reminders
• Companionship
• Safety and fall prevention

What Non-Medical Home Care Does Not Include

Non-medical home care does not cover skilled nursing, wound care, injections, catheter or IV care, or physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Those services come from a licensed home health agency under a doctor’s order, and Medicare may cover them for a limited period. Non-medical home care is not covered by Medicare.

Many Westchester families use both at the same time. A home health nurse might visit twice a week after a hospital stay while our caregiver is there daily for bathing, meals, and mobility. We coordinate with whatever home health or therapy team is already involved so nothing falls through the cracks.

In-Home Care Services in Westchester, IL

In-home care means bringing a trained caregiver into the home rather than moving a person into a facility. For most families in Westchester, it is the option that preserves the most independence for the least money, and it can start small. A few hours twice a week is a perfectly normal place to begin.

We provide in-home care across Westchester and the surrounding western suburbs, scheduled by the hour, overnight, or around the clock. Care is delivered by our own employed caregivers, not contractors sourced from a registry, which means we carry the liability, the insurance, the training, and the responsibility for backup coverage when someone calls off.

Who Benefits from Our Care Services

• Seniors who want to age in place and keep their independence
• Adults recovering at home after surgery, a hospital stay, or rehab
• People living with a chronic condition, memory loss, or a disability
• Families managing a parent’s care from out of town
• Family caregivers who need a dependable partner so they can rest

If you are not sure whether your situation calls for home care, that is exactly what the free assessment is for. We will tell you honestly if we think you do not need us yet.

How To Get Started With Home Care

Every family we work with starts the same way, with a free, no-pressure visit to the home. We sit down with you and your loved one, learn what a good day looks like, talk through where help is needed, and note the details that matter, from a favorite chair to a tricky set of stairs. From there, we write a care plan that fits the situation and a caregiver schedule that works for everyone.

1. Call our care team: Contact our care team by calling (708) 578-5663. We’ll ask a few questions to understand your situation and schedule your in-home assessment.
2. Schedule an in-home assessment: A care coordinator will visit your home, talk with your loved one, and identify care needs or safety concerns you may not have noticed.
3. Create your personalized care plan: We’ll provide a written care plan outlining the recommended services, schedule, and cost, so you know exactly what to expect.
4. Start care with confidence: You’ll meet your caregiver before the first shift begins, so your loved one isn’t meeting a stranger at the door on their first day of care.
5. Stay connected with our care team: A supervisor will follow up after the first shift and again at the end of the first week to make sure everything is going smoothly and address any concerns.

Nothing about your care plan is fixed in stone. As needs shift after a hospital stay, a new diagnosis, or simply the passage of time, we adjust the hours, the tasks, and the support so the care keeps pace with real life.

How Families Pay for Home Care

Private Pay

Most of our clients pay privately, often from a combination of retirement income, savings, family contributions, and proceeds from a home. We invoice on a scheduled cycle and there is no long-term contract, so you can adjust hours as needs change.

Long-Term Care Insurance

We accept long-term care insurance and work with most major carriers. Policies vary widely in what they cover, how long the elimination period runs before benefits begin, and what documentation they require. Bring your policy to the free assessment. We will read it with you, tell you what we think it covers, and help with the paperwork and the care logs most carriers require for reimbursement.

Why Westchester Families Choose Assisting Hands

What sets Assisting Hands Home Care apart is who we bring into your home and how we prepare them. We hire for character first, and then we build the skill. Our caregivers are trained in-house by specialists, including a fall-prevention specialist, a hospice specialist, a dementia communication specialist, and a physical therapist. That combination is the whole idea behind person-centered care: technical competence and real warmth in the same person.

You will also notice the difference in how we run things. Our care is owner-led by Thomaie and Christina, and we are a proud Women-Owned business. Every caregiver is licensed, bonded, insured, and background checked. We work to keep the same caregivers with your family rather than sending a new face each week, and when you call, you reach people who respond the same day. That consistency is how trust gets built.

• Local office in Westchester, not a service area covered from another town
• Care plans built around the individual and adjusted as needs change
• Caregivers trained in-house and matched for consistency, not rotation
• Licensed by IDPH, bonded, insured, and background checked
• Flexible hours with no long-term contract required
• Owner-led, Women-Owned, and quick to respond the same day
• Private pay and long-term care insurance accepted

Serving Westchester and the Surrounding Western Suburbs

Assisting Hands Home Care is based in Westchester at One Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 300, near the Wolf Road and Cermak Road corridor. While our home community is Westchester, we also care for clients across Melrose Park, Oak Lawn, and River Forest, along with Maywood, Forest Park, Bellwood, Broadview, Hillside, Berwyn, Riverside, and the nearby communities.

Because so many families first reach out during a hospital or rehab discharge, we coordinate closely with local hospitals and rehabilitation centers, including Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Advocate Christ Medical Center, to make the transition home as smooth and safe as possible.

Schedule a Free In-Home Assessment

If you think your loved one could use a hand at home, we would be glad to talk it through at no cost and no obligation. We will listen, answer your questions, and design a care plan that fits your family and your budget.

Call Assisting Hands Home Care at (708) 578-5663 to learn more about our home care services in Westchester, IL and the surrounding communities, and to book your free in-home assessment.

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Service Areas

• Home Care Services in Melrose Park, IL
• In-Home Care in Oak Lawn, IL
• Home Care in River Forest, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is included in non-medical home care services in Westchester, IL?

Non-medical home care covers the everyday support a person needs to live well at home, including personal care such as bathing and dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation and errands, mobility and transfer assistance, and companionship. This is care for daily living rather than skilled nursing, and it can be arranged for anywhere from a few hours a week to full-time, live-in support.

What is the difference between home care and home health care?

Home care is non-medical. It covers personal care, household help, companionship, and daily living support, and it is provided by trained caregivers. Home health care is medical and is delivered by licensed clinicians such as nurses and therapists, usually under a doctor’s order and often for a limited recovery period. Many families use both at once. Assisting Hands provides non-medical home care and coordinates with whatever home health team is involved.

Are your caregivers screened and trained?

Yes. Every caregiver is background checked, bonded, and insured, and each one is trained in person in our office by four specialists: a fall-prevention specialist, a dementia communication specialist, a hospice specialist, and a physical therapist.

How soon can in-home care services start?

In many cases, quickly. We are known for responding the same day, and once we complete a brief in-home assessment we can often begin care within a short window. If your family is facing a hospital discharge or an urgent change, call us at (708) 578-5663 and we will move as fast as your situation requires.

What if the caregiver is not a good fit?

Tell us and we will replace them. Matching is where home care relationships succeed or fail, so we would rather hear about a mismatch early than have you live with it. We arrange a replacement without a gap in coverage.