Homemaker, or help at home, provides assistance with household tasks, which include cleaning, planning and preparing meals, and doing laundry. Homemakers may drive client to medical appointments, take shopping or run errands. Homemakers also assist clients with personal care, such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and following special diets.

1. Use this link to view the Community Care Program service providers in Southern Illinois.
2. Use this link to view the In-Home Respite Care agencies in Southern Illinois.
3. Use this link to view private pay nurses, sitters, and cleaning services.
4. Check our Resource Guide on Aging to find agencies, by county, which provide other services.
5. Use this link to see how Ms. Franklin benefited from homemaker services.

Financial assistance is available through the Illinois Community Care Program for those that qualify.

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