Trusted Home Care in Lake, McHenry & Cook Counties
Caring, background-checked caregivers for seniors and adults, so your loved one is comfortable right at home.
We Care For You at a glance
We Care For You Nursing Agency is a family-owned, licensed, non-medical home care agency for seniors and adults, serving Lake, McHenry and Cook Counties in Illinois.
- Services
- Post-surgery support, illness recovery, personal care, companion care, medication reminders, meals & housekeeping, transportation
- Who we serve
- Seniors and adults · Same-day and short-notice requests
- Service area
- All of Lake County, plus McHenry & Cook Counties, Illinois
- Office hours
- Monday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Central · After hours: (224) 225-1011
- Response time
- As soon as possible · Free in-home assessment
- Payment
- Medicaid, DRS, Molina, CountyCare, BCBS, Humana, Aetna, Paradigm, private pay (4-hour minimum)
- Caregivers
- Screened, background-checked, fully trained, CPR & first aid certified
- License & leadership
- Licensed in Illinois · Owner Dorothy Conner, 20+ years in the medical industry
How we help at home
Non-medical care for seniors and adults, built around your family's routine, from a few hours to daily care.
Post-Surgery Care
Non-medical support at home after surgery or a hospital stay: help with bathing, dressing, meals, getting around the house and rides to follow-up appointments, while your doctor's team handles the medical care.
Illness Recovery Support
Help at home while you or your loved one recovers from an illness: meals, fluids, personal care, light housekeeping, errands and companionship, so the focus can stay on rest.
Personal Care
Dignified, respectful help with everyday routines that get harder with age or illness: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and getting around the home.
Companion Care
Conversation, card games, puzzles, walks, reading together and outings.
Medication Reminders
On-time reminders so doses aren't missed, with a note to the family if something seems off.
Meals & Light Housekeeping
Nutritious meals cooked to your loved one's tastes and any diet their doctor recommends, plus laundry, dishes, tidying, fresh linens and clear walkways to help prevent falls.
Transportation & Errands
Rides to doctor visits, the pharmacy, the grocery store, church and social outings, with a caregiver at their side.
Care that feels like family, in the home they love
Why families choose We Care For You
Screened caregivers
Carefully screened, background-checked, fully trained and certified in CPR and first aid.
Fast response
We respond as soon as possible, and every client starts with a free in-home assessment.
We work with doctors
We coordinate with physicians, visiting nurses and case managers.
20+ years of experience
Led by owner Dorothy Conner, with more than 20 years in the medical industry.
Getting started is simple
- 1
Call or request a consultation
We'll answer your questions and help you check your benefits.
- 2
Free in-home assessment
We meet your loved one and build a personal care plan.
- 3
Care begins
We match a caregiver and check in regularly.
"How will we pay for care?"
We accept Medicaid, DRS, Molina, CountyCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Humana, Aetna, Paradigm and private pay. Call us and we'll help you check your benefits before care begins.
Home care questions families ask us
What in-home care services does We Care For You provide?
We Care For You Nursing Agency provides non-medical in-home care and home services for seniors and adults: post-surgery support, illness recovery support, personal care, companion care, medication reminders, meals and light housekeeping, and transportation. See all home care services.
Can I get same-day home care?
Often, yes. We accept same-day and short-notice requests for in-home care. Call (847) 693-8669 as early as you can and we'll do our best to send a caregiver.
Does Medicaid pay for in-home care in Illinois?
It can. Illinois Medicaid programs may cover in-home care for people who meet their eligibility rules. We accept Medicaid, DRS, Molina, CountyCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Humana, Aetna, Paradigm and private pay for home care services. Call (847) 693-8669 and we'll help you understand your options.
What is the difference between home care and home health care?
Home care is non-medical help with daily life at home, such as personal care, meals, companionship, medication reminders and rides. Home health care is medical care from nurses or therapists ordered by a doctor. We provide home care and coordinate with home health providers when a client has both.
How quickly can in-home care start?
We respond to new home care requests as soon as possible and schedule a free in-home assessment quickly. Same-day and short-notice care is often available.
Where do you provide home care services?
We provide in-home care throughout all of Lake County, plus McHenry County and the Cook County communities of Palatine, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg and Des Plaines. See our home care service areas.
Hospitals, case managers and discharge planners
We respond to referrals as soon as possible and keep you updated every step of the way.
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