Home care across the Chicagoland area

Exceptional care, right at home.

Help at home that fits the way they live, and peace of mind for you. It starts with a free home visit.

Get care started How it works
WrittenCare plan
FamilyCan be the caregiver
DaysTo start care
98Areas served

How we can help

A few hours a week or every day, built around their routine.

A caregiver combing an older man’s hair at home

Personal care

Help with the most personal parts of the day, with patience and privacy.

  • Bathing, showering and grooming
  • Dressing and getting ready
  • Toileting and continence care
  • Safe transfers from bed, chair and shower
Get care started
A caregiver greeting an older woman at home

For you, the one holding it all together

You matter in this too. Start here, whether or not you ever call us.

A real breakRespite care for a few hours or overnight, whenever you need it.

A caregiver keeps their routine going while you sleep, work or just step away. Book it once, or set a regular time each week.

See more about respite care
No more guessingA note after visits and a weekly update, even if you live far away.

Every visit is logged with check-in and check-out times and what got done. Once a week, you get a short note on how they’re doing.

See a sample visit record
Get paid to care for familyIf you already do the caregiving, you may be able to be paid for it.

Adult children, other relatives and friends can usually be paid. The route depends on age, disability and veteran status.

See who can be paid, and how
Free help near youRides, meals and senior centers in your town, by zip code.

Enter a zip code to see township rides, meal programs, senior centers and helplines nearby. It’s free, whether or not you ever use us.

See help near you
How to pay for itPlain guides to insurance, VA benefits, Medicare and Medicaid.

Original Medicare rarely pays for everyday help at home. Medicare Advantage, VA benefits, Medicaid and long-term care insurance sometimes can.

See the guides

Care you can see.

Every visit logged. A written plan. A weekly update, so you’re never left wondering.

Visit recordSample client, Tuesday
Visit complete
Checked in9:02 AM
Checked out1:04 PM
Time with client4h 02m

Services provided

  • Bathing and dressing
  • Meals prepared
  • Laundry and light housekeeping
  • Picked up groceries and medication
“Good spirits today. Ate a full lunch.”Note (optional)
Sample
Care planSample weekly schedule
Agreed in writing
BathingMealsMedication remindersErrands
14 hrs / weekUpdated when needs change
Your caregiverSample profile
Matched
  • Matched to your needs
  • Briefed on your routine first
  • A backup plan if they’re out
Weekly care noteSample, sent Friday

Mom had a good week. All four visits on time, and she’s eating well.

4/4Visits
14hCare
FriSent

A visit home

Thirty seconds on how it works.

A short cartoon: a VitalTouch caregiver drives to a client’s home, helps with meals, laundry and groceries, and sends the family a note on Friday. 3 Today’s visit Meals made Laundry folded Groceries put away The family

A visit home, in four short scenes.

Start with a free home visit.

We come to you, listen to what matters to them, and put a plan in writing.

Get care started

Free, no obligation. Serving the Chicagoland area. See all areas