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Home care cost calculator

Choose the hours of help per week to see an estimated monthly cost range for in-home care in the Naperville and DuPage County area.

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Between 4 and 84 hours per week.

Estimated monthly range

$2,600 – $3,290

About $600 – $760 per week at 20 hours.

This is an estimate, not a quote. It uses a planning range of $30–$38 per hour, which is common for in-home care in the Naperville area, and about 4.33 weeks per month. Actual costs vary by hours and agency, and some agencies charge more for evenings, weekends, or holidays. Confirm current rates with each agency.

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Choosing the number of hours

If you are not sure where to start, think about the parts of the day that are hardest for your parent. A morning visit for bathing and breakfast, a mid-day visit for lunch and medication reminders, or an evening visit for dinner and getting ready for bed are common starting points. Three four-hour visits a week is 12 hours; a four-hour visit every weekday is 20 hours.

Round-the-clock needs are different. Live-in care is often priced as a daily rate, and its terms vary by agency, so this calculator does not estimate it. Read about live-in versus hourly care for more.