When my father returned from the hospital towards the end of his battle with cancer, he needed…read moreprofessional care. For four weeks prior to his returning home I spent countless hours calling, interviewing, and screening home health care agencies and workers. To say the least it was exhausting and disappointing. Many agencies made hopeful promises but failed miserably on the interviews. Thankfully, I happened upon Margalit Tocher and her agency Home Care Assistance of Chicago. I am very glad that I did. Margalit spent more than a couple of hours on the phone and in person answering all of my family's questions and concerns. She brought her suggested care giver for my father to the hospital for an interview. The interview went well. Yet, when my father returned home it was determined that he needed not just care but 24 hour help. These were going to be his last days. The situation was overwhelming. Margalit immediately assembled a team of two care givers. The two caregivers sent, Renata and Alicja, were like a miracle to me and my family. They cared for my father in a way that one could only hope for. They were kind, gentle, efficient, knowledgeable, and respectful. I cannot express enough what it meant to have this caliber of care. It meant that my family could focus on spending the last days with my father without having to worry about his care and comfort. They made a very difficult situation into one that was as peaceful as it could be. I, and my family, will never forget how Home Care Assistance of Chicago and Margalit Tocher for going above and beyond my family's expectations. I can only wish my experience on any family going through the same thing. I give Home Care Assistance of Chicago my highest recommendation! - Eric

They provided professional and excellent care for my mother when I needed someone fast. Jenny…read moreCastillo met with us at our house and thoroughly explained their services. The next day she had a caregiver for my mom and they got along very well. What a relief! Thanks again Jenny!

We needed to hire a nurse for my mom when she could no longer make it to doctor appointments…read moreherself and handle daily tasks alone. The office staff is very friendly, took a long time with me answering questions, and their follow up was great. The nurse they matched with my mom was very reliable and flexible in what we requested. Unfortunately my mom did pass away, but the service here reduced the anxiety of dealing with her disease and daily life.

From the owner: A-Abiding Care is your professional home care concierge. We create an individualized care plan that…read moreworks for you. When looking for home care services for your loved one, the choices and options available can be overwhelming. As hospitals and rehab centers are discharging faster than ever, families have very little time to make this important decision. Here are just a few of our special qualities that differentiate A-Abiding Care from the other agencies on 'the list'. Refutation We are at the top of many referral lists, not only because the name of our agency begins with A, but because we have consistently served our community residents and families, physicians, nurses, attorneys, and referral sources for over 38 years!

He is terrible at responding to messages in his online portal. I cannot trust him to contact me in…read moreany sort of timely manner, or refill my prescriptions on time. If I have any questions for him, or if I want to make a change to my medications, he never responds to my questions or makes it seem like he's even read my message. His lack of care quality has caused me to have gaps in my medication regimen because he cannot be bothered to act in a timely manner before the pharmacy runs out of my ADHD meds, causing unnecessary delays in care, which have REAL impacts on my ability to perform at school and at work. I work in healthcare myself, and the way he runs his practice is wholly unacceptable. Find someone else.

From the owner: Hi, I am Ernest Emery, AGACNP-BC. I want patients to be comfortable coming to my visits with…read moresharing their personal history, experiences and current problems. No judgment is ever placed on any patient during an office visit. I treat every patient with the same level of care, dignity and respect they deserve. I have years of experience in both adult and critical care medicine in addition to psychiatry and substance abuse. My passion is helping my patients achieve optimal health. I value every patient interaction and listen to patients about their concerns. I strive to provide a holistic approach to any condition.

This is such a nice company to work for. They treat the employees and clients really well! They…read moreoffer ongoing training & fun events too! They are super patient and no matter who you speak with in the office, they all are willling to help in every way possible!

My mom lives in the Northwest Suburbs and we finally decided that she could no longer "do it…read morealone". We had gone through a lot with my dad before he passed away and so we knew what we wanted and what we didn't. Unfortunately, the informal network we used for my dad didn't have women caregivers so we were back to to square one. After doing a lot of research with the local senior center and online we called For Papa's Sake, which is based out of the town next to where my mom lives. From the very first phone call I suspected we had gotten lucky. After a couple of calls and some group discussion between me, my mom and a For Papa's Sake senior person we decided we'd try them out. And am I glad we did. They listened to my mom's and my requests, likes, dislikes, deal-breakers etc. and they never batted an eye. They did say it might take a bit longer than usual (given our needs) to find the right care giver, but they called back in less than 5 days and we had a care giver within 10 days to 2 weeks of that 1st main discussion. That care giver has worked out so well. It has really improved our lives and I can go days without worrying about my mom...what a relief. That's what For Papa's Sake provides: relief! If you are looking for an alternative to a nursing home or aged care facility or whatever you want to call it, For Papa's Sake really cares and I would encourage you to give them a call. They have worked out great for us and I would not recommend them for something so important if they weren't doing a great job.

Like anyone else, I headed straight to hospital when my uncle got hurt or sick. Hospitals having to…read morecare for so many people and wait times, it was hard. It was even tougher when I was out of town. I've always felt sorry to my uncle since I couldn't be there for him, when he needed me the most. While trying to find alternative ways to take care of my uncle, I found this home healthcare service called, 'Primus.' I was skeptical at first since it's not me who's taking care of it, it's a 'service.' I've met John, manager of Primus, and Diane, the care giver, to discuss how my uncle will be taken care of... It looked simple on paper, but the 'real' services that they provide, it was better than expected. I couldn't tell the difference at first but a week or two later, I saw it. My uncle's got healthier and happier. What I wanted for my uncle, Diane and Primus team took care of it. I'm looking forward to how well my uncle will be. I'll write more later...

My mother is under the care of Primus Home Care for the last 3 years now, and I feel that my mother…read morewouldn't have made this far without Primus. Both case manager and caregivers are very caring. I will definitely entrust them until the last day of my mother. I recommend them without reserve!!!

Care givers Jonae and Jacqueline are so wonderful. Since they have started taking are of my mother…read moreI have had total piece of mind! They are professional , engaging and very hard working! I appreciate that they help my mother with all of her needs and then some!! I highly recommend Home Instead they have been so easy to work with. Brittany and Karen have made navigating my mother's care so easy!

Judith Lux's caregiver, Chloe, has been extremely beneficial and helpful in keeping Judith mobile…read moreand involved in the activities at her assisted living facility. Without Chloe's upbeat and engaging personality, Judith would spend all of her time in her room alone. Chloe also got Judith involved in piano lesson classes which she absolutely loves. As Judith's sister, I am very appreciative of Chloe's sincerity and help in all she does.

I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to work with Assisting Hands of Arlington…read moreHeights. Their employees are extremely kind and nurturing and meet my needs in every way. The women who I work with are very patient and assist me in all of my needs. Each caregiver is involved with doing my laundry, making meals, practicing physical therapy, transportation, bathing and helping with technology problems. My caregivers are like family to me.

I requested a consultation from Assisting Hands for my friend that has cancer…read more They responded immediately and I had a great first impression of them. The interviewer that met with my friend was kind, warm and very thorough. I am very happy with the responsiveness they've shown in a variety of circumstances. They are just a caring group of people that we all need more of. If you think you may need a caregiver, please contact them. You'll find them to be helpful, kind, adaptive and good listeners. I feel your loved one will be assisted very well.

Thank you for your caring and professionalism during my Mother-in-Law final months. We received a…read morelot of help during the time when our family needed the most. Your staff was very nice and kind to our Mom and we really appreciate everything you had done. Thank you!

Jenny Novy is absolutely amazing! She is completely motivated by helping seniors have a better…read morequality of life. I met Jenny when I was working to get an aunt and uncle's long-term care insurance policy reinstated after they let it lapse due to impairment. Jenny listened to our story and gave me great advice on how to move forward. Now that their policy is back in force, we plan to use Jenny's group for their in-home care. An extra bonus is that Jenny deals directly with the insurance company, making things easier for the families. Thanks for your help, Jenny!