# Home Health Care in Chicago ## Home Health Care in Chicago - APEX Health Services provides home health care for patients who need skilled medical support at home. We help patients recover after hospitalization, surgery, illness, injury, or a decline in health that makes daily life harder. Our Chicago home health care services are built around safe recovery, clinical support, and care at home. - 24/7 Available - 100+ Skilled Professionals - 20+ Years of Experience - 20+ Years Elite Home Status - 1000+ patients cared for [Get Home Health Care](https://apex-health.com/contact-us) [Refer a Patient](https://apex-health.com/refer-a-patient) - APEX Health Services - / - Home Health Care ## Most Insurances Accepted [Get Insurance Info](https://apex-health.com/insurance-coverage) ## Chicago's Premier Home Health Care Services APEX Home Health is a full-service home health agency, licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health that helps families across the Chicago metropolitan area get the in-home health care they need. Our home health care services include skilled nursing, therapy, and condition-focused care designed to support recovery, safety, and daily function at home. With a deep sense of compassion, our healthcare professionals provide a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients in the Chicagoland area. We take pride in helping individuals maintain their independence and overall well-being in the comfort of their own homes. - Top 100 recognized providers in Home Health Care - 4.9 star Healthcare First rating for Home Health Care - Supportive care staff 24/7 - Experienced team of RNs, LPNs, and certified therapists [Learn More About Us](https://apex-health.com/about-us) ## When Skilled Care at Home Makes the Most Sense When recovery at home gets challenging, home health care provides critical support. Patients often need skilled care following hospitalization, surgery, injury, or a decline in mobility and function. This service is well-suited for managing medication changes, wound care, and safety concerns when clinical guidance is needed for recovery. **Patients may benefit from home health care that Chicago families can arrange at home when they:** - Return home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay - Need skilled nursing visits - Need physical, occupational, or speech therapy - Have a wound, ostomy, drain, or feeding tube that requires monitoring - Need help managing medications after a recent change in treatment - Have limited mobility or a condition that makes leaving home difficult - Need continued recovery support under a physician’s plan of care This type of care is different from non-medical caregiving. At Apex Health Services, our home health care services are often the right fit for patients who need medication support, wound care, therapy, or clinical monitoring at home. ## How Our Home Health Team Can Help [Skilled Nursing](https://apex-health.com/home-health/skilled-nursing) [Home Health Aide](https://apex-health.com/home-health/home-health-aide) [Physical Therapy](https://apex-health.com/home-health/physical-therapy) [Occupational Therapy](https://apex-health.com/home-health/occupational-therapy) [Speech & Language Therapy](https://apex-health.com/home-health/speech-therapy) [Rehabilitation](https://apex-health.com/home-health/rehabilitation) [Wound Care](https://apex-health.com/home-health) [Post Surgery & Orthopedic Care](https://apex-health.com/home-health/after-surgery-home-care) [Medical Social Work](https://apex-health.com/home-health/medical-social-work-services) [Medication Management](https://apex-health.com/home-health/medication-management) ## Chronic Disease Management Programs [Stroke](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/stroke) [Parkinson's Disease](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/parkinsons-disease) [Multiple Sclerosis](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/multiple-sclerosis) [Ostomy & Colostomy Care](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/colostomy) [ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease)](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/end-stage-renal-disease) [COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/copd) [Cancer](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/cancer) [Heart Failure & End-Stage CHF](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/heart-failure) [Diabetes](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management/diabetes) [Find Out More Conditions](https://apex-health.com/chronic-disease-management) ## Ready to Get Started? mb16 Experience the APEX difference today — contact us for personalized home health care in Chicago, IL. [Get home health care](https://apex-health.com/contact-us) [Refer a Patient](https://apex-health.com/refer-a-patient) ## A Clear Path From Referral to First Visit with APEX p0 pb0 pt100 mb15 Starting home health care shouldn’t feel confusing. Our process is direct and structured, so patients and families know what comes next. [learn more about home health care](https://apex-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cfc6ae5f-39b8d28d257769f807931_Apex_health_services_brochure_2023.pdf) Care often starts with a referral from a physician, hospital, rehabilitation facility, case manager, or discharge planner. Once we receive the referral, we review the patient’s needs, physician orders, service location, and insurance information. - Referral and Review A clinician visits the patient at home to complete the initial assessment, review medications, identify immediate concerns, and start the physician-ordered plan of care. - Start of Care Assessment Following the initial visit, nurses and therapists continue care based on the patient’s condition and plan of care. We document progress, track changes, and communicate with the physician when updates are needed. - Ongoing Skilled Visits ## Medicare, Insurance, and Patient Rights APEX Health Services works with patients and families to review insurance coverage and outline next steps before care begins. Coverage for Chicago home health care services depends on the patient’s plan, diagnosis, physician orders, and eligibility requirements. Home health patients also have [rights](https://www.medicare.gov/basics/your-medicare-rights/your-rights) related to care decisions, privacy, participation in care planning, and choice of provider. [Insurance & Financial Assistance](https://apex-health.com/insurance-coverage) ## Elevate Care That Supports Patients and Families - Patients often need support with multiple challenges simultaneously. They may be weak, at risk of falling, confused by new medications, healing from surgery, or trying to manage a chronic illness that recently became more serious. That’s where a strong home health team matters. APEX Health Services brings skilled care into the home and helps patients navigate recovery with more structure, closer monitoring, and a clearer plan. - At APEX, We Collaborate With: - Primary Care Clinics/Physicians Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Hospitals/Discharge Planners Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) Independent Living Facilities (ILF) Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Memory Care Communities - Benefits of APEX to Your Organization: - Increased medical appointment compliance Prevent hospital readmissions Decrease nosocomial infections Prevent patient deconditioning Continuity of treatment at home - When Your Patient Is Referred to APEX They Are Receiving: - Advanced standards of care Disease management programs Teach-back method of patient education Concurrent and post-hospitalization documentation review [Refer a patient](https://apex-health.com/refer-a-patient) [Partnership](https://apex-health.com/for-professionals) ## Trusted by Our Clients Our Nurse, Amy, was **wonderful**, an angel to my mother and our family. Our hospice team made a very difficult time in our lives, a little easier. - Steve was sent to my wife by god - Our Nurse, Amy, was wonderful, an angel to my mother and our family. Our hospice team made a very difficultNari was godsend and simply amazing with my mothertime in our lives, a little easier. - Melody is the best nurse I have ever had, and I have had a lot throughout my illness. We would not be alive today without her help when we had COVID. - I was alone at care for my husband at the end of his life and Yolanda did not hesitate to jump in and save the day. She took great care of him and is truly a life saver. - Our family felt incredibly supported by the entire APEX team - I was always supported by Dorina in the office, she is supportive, and I received adequate help every time I called, which was a lot. I never felt like a bother. - We are impressed by the communication and care our mutual patient received from APEX Palliative Care. Excellent collaborations….. Edward Elmhurst CHF Clinic - Your team was great! My entire family believed that APEX, especially Mary, pulled miracles on Friday evening when my mom was admitted. Somehow your team was able to get a hospital bed, oxygen, a shower chair, and medications within hours. This is a truly amazing service. My mom was a mess this weekend and we could not have managed her care without the APEX team. Sweglo Family ## Serving Families Throughout Illinois Our service area covers the Greater Chicagoland Area including: [areas we serve](https://apex-health.com/areas-we-serve) - McHenry - Lake - Kane - Dupage - Cook - Kendall - Will Don't see your location? [Contact our 24/7 care team;](https://apex-health.com/contact-us) we may accommodate locations beyond the listed counties. View All ## Choose APEX Health Services for Your Loved One’s Care Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you and your loved ones on the journey to better health and well-being. Contact Form ## FAQ The timeline of home health care in Chicago depends on the referral, physician orders, insurance review, and the patient’s condition. In many cases, home health services can start shortly after discharge or as soon as the required documentation is in place. - How quickly can home health care start in Chicago? Hospitals, physicians, rehabilitation facilities, case managers, or discharge planners often make referrals for home health care. Families may also contact a Chicago home health agency directly to arrange skilled care at home. - Who usually sends the referral for home health care? The first home health care visit is usually focused on assessment and planning. A clinician reviews the patient’s condition, medications, recent medical history, home safety needs, and any immediate concerns that should be addressed right away as part of the home health plan of care. - What happens during the first home health care visit? That depends on the patient’s condition and the type of home health care being provided. If the patient has memory issues, mobility limitations, complex instructions to follow, or needs help answering questions, it’s often helpful for a family member or caregiver to be present during the home health visit in Chicago. - Does a family member need to be present for a home health care visit? ## Resources [For Professionals](https://apex-health.com/for-professionals) --- APEX Health Services — [https://apex-health.com/home-health](https://apex-health.com/home-health)