Clear hourly, 24-hour and live-in rates
Pricing depends on the level of care and the schedule. You get it in writing during your free assessment, with no hidden fees and no long contracts.
Our Chicago office is a short drive from the North Shore, so a Care Coordinator can assess quickly and a screened caregiver can start within two days.
Private Duty Home Care in Wilmette, IL
Screened caregivers, supervised by experienced Care Coordinators, who help your loved one stay safe, comfortable and independent at home in Wilmette. Hourly, overnight, live-in and 24-hour care on the North Shore, starting within 24 to 48 hours.
SafeLife is a licensed, CHAP-accredited home care agency serving Wilmette and the North Shore from its Chicago office with hourly, 24-hour and live-in caregivers. Long-term care insurance is accepted and billed directly. Family-owned and senior-led since 2010.
Home care services
Home Care in Wilmette, Shaped Around Your Loved One
Choose the kind of help you need. Every plan is written and supervised by an experienced Care Coordinator and adjusted as needs change.
Personal Care at Home in Wilmette
Hands-on help with the personal routines that get harder with age, delivered with patience and dignity by a caregiver who knows your loved one by name.
- Bathing and grooming
- Dressing and hygiene
- Mobility and safe transfers
- Fall prevention
Companion and Homemaker Care
Good company, good meals and a household that keeps running, so the days stay meaningful and the small things never pile up.
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Errands and grocery shopping
- Medication reminders
Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's Care
Specialized memory and neurological care from caregivers trained in redirection, familiar routines and calm communication, at home where your loved one feels safest.
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Parkinson's support
- Safety supervision
- Structured daily routines
Live-In and 24-Hour Home Care
Around-the-clock support from a consistent care team, with a schedule built around your family instead of the other way around.
- Live-in caregivers
- 24-hour and hourly shifts
- Post-surgical recovery support
- A consistent, familiar team
Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Rest for the family member who carries the load. A trusted professional steps in for a day, a week or a standing weekly slot.
- Scheduled breaks
- Short-term coverage
- Hospital discharge support
- Flexible hours
Family-owned, senior-led
Why Wilmette Families Choose SafeLife
Screened caregivers, experienced supervisionBackground checks, reference verification and credential validation, with an experienced Care Coordinator overseeing every care plan.
Care in 24 to 48 hours, support 24/7A Care Coordinator answers day or night, and care usually begins within two days of your assessment.
Licensed, bonded and insuredIDPH licensed, CHAP accredited and fully bonded, so your home, belongings and family are protected.
Bilingual caregivers, regular family updatesEnglish, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Polish, Arabic and Gujarati, with ongoing communication so you always know how the day went.
Our Care Coordinators reach Wilmette in about 30 minutes from our Chicago office on Montrose Avenue, and serve families across the village, from the lakefront blocks near Gillson Park and Plaza del Lago to the neighborhoods around the Linden station, Kenilworth Gardens and West Wilmette.
Cost and insurance
Paying for Home Care in Wilmette
Three ways families cover private duty care, and how SafeLife helps with each.
We bill your insurer directly
Most LTC policies cover private duty home care. SafeLife reviews your policy, completes the assessment your carrier requires and sends invoices and care logs straight to the insurer.
Skilled care when it is needed
Medicare does not pay for private duty care. When skilled nursing or therapy is needed after a hospital stay, our Medicare-certified Home Health team provides it alongside your caregiver.
Seniors 60 and older with limited income may qualify for state-funded care through the Illinois Community Care Program. Ask us and we will check eligibility with you.
Where we serve
Serving all of Wilmette and the North Shore
Every Wilmette address in ZIP code 60091, from the lakefront to the west side of the village, plus Evanston, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glenview, Northfield, Skokie and Glencoe.
Counties we cover: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, Kendall, Grundy and Kankakee.
Looking for a neighboring town? We also have home care pages for Naperville, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Barrington and Winnetka.
Not sure whether your address is inside our area? Call (855) 723-3440 and a Care Coordinator will confirm in a minute.
One team, every stage
The Complete Continuum of Care at Home
Private duty home care is one part of what SafeLife does. Because we also provide Medicare-certified Home Health and Hospice, your family never has to switch agencies as needs change. The same Care Coordinator, the same nurses and the same familiar caregivers stay with you from the first visit onward.
Home HealthMedicare-certifiedSkilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and post-hospital recovery at home, ordered by your physician and covered by Medicare and most insurance plans.
Private Duty Home CareThis pagePersonal care, companion care, memory care, live-in and respite support from screened caregivers, paid privately or through long-term care insurance.
Hospice & Palliative CareComfort-focused care, symptom management and family support for serious illness, delivered wherever your loved one calls home.
SafeLife is also a contracted provider for the Illinois Department on Aging Community Care Program, which funds in-home care for eligible seniors 60 and older, and our team helps families use long-term care insurance benefits, with direct billing to the carrier.
Families we serve
What Families Say About SafeLife
We had a great experience with Safe Life Home services for my mother after a recent hospitalization. The nurse was professional, made Mom so at ease, and communicated well with our family. The customer satisfaction staff checked with us regularly to make sure all was going well.
Safe Life Home Care was the best experience I have ever had. The caregivers were so kind, helpful, supportive, and professional.
My care was thorough, thoughtful and kind. My circumstances were unique with my ostomy and he was diligent about finding the most effective way to deal with it while considering my emotional state at the time.
Good to know
Wilmette Home Care Questions, Answered
How quickly can home care start in Wilmette?
In most cases within 24 to 48 hours of the free in-home assessment. Our Chicago office is about 30 minutes away, so assessments are easy to schedule.
Does long-term care insurance cover private duty home care?
Yes, in most cases. SafeLife reviews your policy, completes the assessment your carrier requires and bills the insurer directly, so you are not chasing paperwork.
Does Medicare pay for private duty home care?
No. Medicare does not cover non-medical home care. It may cover skilled home health after a hospital stay, which SafeLife's Medicare-certified Home Health team provides.
How much does home care cost in Wilmette?
Cost depends on the level of care and the schedule. SafeLife gives clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees during a free in-home assessment.
Are SafeLife caregivers screened and trained?
Yes. Every caregiver passes a criminal background check, reference verification and credential validation, and works under the supervision of an experienced Care Coordinator, with ongoing training.
Can care start while my parent is still at Evanston Hospital?
Yes. A Care Coordinator can complete the assessment at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital or Glenbrook Hospital before discharge, so a caregiver is ready the day your loved one comes home to Wilmette.
Free, no obligation
Book a Free In-Home Assessment in Wilmette
Tell us a little about your loved one. A Care Coordinator will call to answer your questions and schedule a visit at your convenience.
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