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Community Care Program (CCP) Services & Coverage

Support for seniors aged 60+ to remain independent and safe in their own homes

Safe Life Home Health Care proudly participates in the Illinois Department on Aging’s Community Care Program (CCP), offering home care services at no cost for qualifying seniors. When seniors could use help at home, CCP pays Safe Life up to 100% to send personal care aides.

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Who Qualifies?

To be eligible for CCP services through Safe Life, individuals must:
  • Be 60 years of age or older
  • Be a legal resident of Illinois
  • Be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen
Safe Life assists all applicants in working with their local Care Coordination Unit (CCU) to complete the eligibility and application process.

Financial Structure

Affordable care options designed to meet your needs—whether fully state-funded or income-based
  • Community Care Program (CCP) Services & Coverage
  • Income limits adjusted annually by Illinois Department on Aging
  • Safe Life supports you through all steps: screening, application, and ongoing benefit coordination

Home Care Services Covered by CCP

Homemaker Services

  • Medication reminders
  • Light housekeeping (laundry, kitchen, sweeping)
  • Meal preparation
  • Grocery shopping and errands

Personal Care

  • Assistance with self-administered medication
  • Escort to medical appointments or essential travel
  • Adherence with special diets
  • Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing
Personal Support & Daily Assistance

Emergency Home Response Services (EHRS)

  • 24/7 emergency alert pendant system
  • Fast connection to emergency responders
  • Ideal for individuals living alone or at fall risk

Scheduling & Care Planning

  • Number of service hours determined by the Care Coordination Unit’s assessment
  • Care typically ranges from 6 to 40 hours/week
  • Schedule is flexible and customized to family routines
  • Re-evaluation occurs every 6 to 12 months or upon request

Coordination & Support

  • Safe Life coordinates with your local Care Coordination Unit (CCU)
  • We handle referrals, re-assessments, scheduling, and compliance
  • Bilingual staff and culturally aware services are available

How Safe Life is Different

Complete Home-Based Care, All in One Place

  • We provide both non-medical and skilled medical services, so you can stay healthy and independent at home

Experienced and Compassionate Caregivers

  • Carefully selected and trained for elderly in-home care

Flexible Scheduling

  • We match our visits with your needs and preferences

Family Involvement Encouraged

  • We communicate regularly and involve loved ones in care planning

Multilingual Staff

  • Available based on client needs

Trusted by Communities Across Northern Illinois

  • Known for professionalism, respect, and reliability

Complete Home-Based Care, All in One Place

  • We provide both non-medical and skilled medical services, so you can stay healthy and independent at home

Experienced and Compassionate Caregivers

  • Carefully selected and trained for elderly in-home care

Flexible Scheduling

  • We match our visits with your needs and preferences

Family Involvement Encouraged

  • We communicate regularly and involve loved ones in care planning

Multilingual Staff

  • Available based on client needs

Trusted by Communities Across Northern Illinois

  • Known for professionalism, respect, and reliability

Coverage Area

Safe Life proudly offers Private Duty services across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, and surrounding counties in Northern Illinois.
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Coverage Area

We proudly serve:

Cook, Du-Page, Lake, Kane, Will, McHenry, Kendall, and surrounding counties in Northern Illinois.

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Additional Support

  • Carefully selected and trained for elderly in-home care
  • Participation in the Senior Companion Program (when offered)
  • Advocacy for home safety and chronic care management

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FAQs: Community Care Program