Senior care in Decatur.
From the north side to South Shores, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 62523
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 62523
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Decatur.
Decatur is the seat of Macon County, built around Lake Decatur. We help families across downtown Decatur, the West End, Johns Hill and South Shores.
In Illinois, home services agencies that provide non-medical help at home are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Tell us where in Decatur you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Macon County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Help at home in Macon County
Illinois’s Community Care Program helps people 60 and older who are at risk of nursing home placement stay at home, with in-home service, adult day service and emergency home response. A local Care Coordination Unit assesses each person. In Decatur, that is Starting Point at the Macon County Health Department at 217-423-6550. Or call the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Decatur and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Decatur.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Neti’s Place Senior Center
At the Empowerment Opportunity Center: meals and activities for older adults.
217-428-0155East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Plans and funds aging services in 16 counties and keeps a county-by-county directory of help for older adults and care partners.
309-829-2065Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Decatur?
Yes. We help families across Decatur and nearby communities, including Forsyth, Mount Zion, Harristown and Long Creek.
How much does home care cost in Decatur?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Macon County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Decatur?
Start with East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging at 309-829-2065. In Decatur, Neti’s Place Senior Center is at 217-428-0155.
How do I start the Community Care Program in Decatur?
The Community Care Program is for people 60 and older who need help to stay at home. In Decatur, call Starting Point at the Macon County Health Department at 217-423-6550 for an assessment, or the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966.
Where can I find dementia support in Decatur?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Decatur?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Decatur is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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