Community Care Program In Home Services Cook County
Homestead Home Care Agency helps you use CCP in home services so you can stay where you feel at home while getting the daily support you need.
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How the Community Care Program CCP works for you
The Illinois Community Care Program CCP is a state program that helps older adults stay at home instead of moving into a nursing facility.
Through CCP in home services you can receive help with
- Household tasks
- Personal care
- Errands and appointments
- Daily routines and safety needs
Homestead Home Care Agency is an approved CCP in home service provider in Cook County.
Why choose Homestead Home Care Agency in Cook County
You work with a local team that knows Cook County communities and resources.
You receive
- Experience with CCP rules and processes in Illinois
- Coordinated support with your Care Coordination Unit CCU
- A written plan based on your daily needs and schedule
- Regular check ins and adjustments as your needs change
You and your family get a clear point of contact who answers questions and keeps everyone informed.
What CCP in home services can include
Your CCP in home service plan may include
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal planning and preparation including simple special diet needs
- Help with dressing bathing grooming and moving safely at home
- Medication reminders and help following your care plan
- Accompaniment to doctor visits shopping and local outings
- Support to keep the home clean organized and lower risk of falls
Every plan is based on your Determination of Need score and CCU service plan. Services are not one size fits all.
Who qualifies for CCP in home services in Illinois
You may qualify for CCP in home services when you
- Are age 60 or older
- Live in Illinois as a citizen or eligible non citizen
- Have non exempt assets at or below the CCP limit home car and basic personal items are usually exempt
- Are found at risk of nursing facility placement through the Determination of Need assessment
- Meet income rules set by the Illinois Department on Aging and related guidance
Your CCU completes the assessment and decides your eligibility. Homestead Home Care Agency helps you understand the steps and what to expect from the home visit.
Simple four step enrollment with Homestead
Step 1
You or your family contact Homestead Home Care Agency for a CCP phone consultation.
Step 2
We connect you with your local CCU in Cook County and help you request an in home assessment.
Step 3
The CCU visits you at home completes the assessment and creates a written service plan.
Step 4
You choose Homestead Home Care Agency as your CCP in home service provider and services begin based on the plan.
We stay in touch with your CCU when your health or home situation changes.
Cook County service area
Homestead Home Care Agency serves CCP in home clients across Cook County including
- Chicago neighborhoods
- North Shore communities
- Western suburbs including Western Springs
- Northwest suburbs including Inverness
- Near west suburbs including River Forest
- Near north suburbs including Park Ridge
Benefits of CCP in home services with Homestead
When you use CCP in home services with Homestead you can
- Stay in your own home longer
- Use a program designed to be more cost effective than nursing facility care
- Give your family a clear care partner and backup support
- Receive services from trained aides who pass background checks and follow state standards
Research shows that structured in home support can delay or prevent placement in long term care facilities for many older adults who qualify for CCP.
CCP in home services questions and answers
Many people who qualify for CCP in home services pay no out of pocket cost or pay a share based on income rules. Your CCU explains any cost share before services start.
 In some cases a family member friend or neighbor can serve as your aide when they pass background checks complete training and work under Homestead Home Care Agency as the provider.
 Services can start after your CCU completes the assessment approves you for CCP and finalizes your service plan. Homestead then schedules your first visit as soon as possible.
You contact us or your CCU when your health or daily needs shift. We request a review so your plan can adjust and you receive the right level of support.
We coordinate with the new CCU or provider to support a smooth transition so your services continue with minimal disruption.
Talk with Homestead Home Care Agency
You can start with a simple phone call or by visiting our contact us page to request a CCP consultation
Homestead Home Care Agency LLC
3605 Woodhead Drive STE 105A Room 2
Northbrook Illinois 60062 1850
Phone 847 715 9191
Email [email protected]
Website www.homesteadhomecare.com
For more details on CCP rules visit the Illinois Department on Aging CCP page at https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/ccp.html