Country Homecare Inc.

Country Homecare Inc. When you need a helping hand taking care of a loved one or need some assistance around your home, co Country Homecare, Inc.

is a state licensed employment agency founded specifically to locate responsible and reliable caregivers experienced in caring for those in need, with the sensitivity and understanding your loved ones deserve. Caregivers work in the patients home either on a 24 hour live-in basis, 5, 6 or 7 days a week, or a daily come and go shift, to help with the household duties and personal care of the patient. This allows the patient and family members the comfort and security of familiar surroundings.

11/04/2025

By 2050 the number of people aged 65 years and up is projected to more than double, changing the demographics of our society. Traditional in-home care provides crucial safety, health monitoring and fundamental human need for connection and engagement. Social isolation isn't just an emotional issue. It is a serious health concern. Researchers suggest that chronic loneliness can be detrimental to one's health. It increases the risk of depression, heart disease and cognitive decline. For seniors aging in place, this isolation can be particularly acute. Adult children may live far away, longtime friends may have passed away or moved to other communities and mobility limitations can make it difficult to maintain social connections. In-home caregivers play a crucial role in improving emotional well-being and quality of life for seniors aging in place.
In-home care is a people-first business. One caregiver, one client, one relationship at a time. That model will always remain at the heart of what we do.

08/12/2025

As people age, so do their nutritional needs. Metabolism slows, appetite shrinks and certain health conditions can make eating more challenging. It’s easy to slip into unhealthy eating habits without even realizing it. Older adults, especially those living alone, tend to simplify meals to the bare minimum - "tea and toast diet". While that might sound harmless, relying on these kinds of low-nutrient meals day after day leads to a severe lack of essential vitamins, protein and fats. Without enough nutrients, muscle loss accelerates, energy plummets and the immune system weakens, making the body more vulnerable to illness and injury. The "tea and toast diet" isn’t just about food. It’s often a sign of loneliness, fatigue or difficulty cooking. It makes proper nutrition even more challenging.
This is where the care of in-home workers can make a life-changing difference in an elderly adult’s life. A caregiver is often the first to notice the subtle signs of malnutrition and take steps to ensure the people they care for are eating well. Nutrition is a simple and powerful way to help elderly people stay strong, independent and thriving at home.

06/19/2025

According to the University of Michigan National Poll on Health Aging only 45% of adults over the age of 65 believe they are likely to need long-term care in the future, researchers reported - and most over the age of 50 believe Medicare will cover their long-term care, even though it likely won't.
If they needed support with daily activities in the future, adults aged 50 and older said their preferred set to receive long-term care services would be:
• 52% their home
with caregivers
• 21% their home
with paid
caregivers
• 14% their home
without help
• 6% an assisted
living facility
• 6% the home of
a caregiver
• 1% a nursing home

03/03/2025

Three-quarters of adults ages 65 or older want to stay in their current homes as they age and nearly as many want to remain in the communities where they live, according to new data in AARP's 2024 survey. The ideal living situation is not only about health and safety, but also about joy, purpose and connection - whether aging in place means staying in your home, remaining in your community or simply living anywhere but a nursing home. Having options is what matters most.
Country Homecare, Inc. caregivers provide much needed critical, quality, home-based care, companionship and living support services for individuals, helping them live full, independent, and connected lives at their own homes.

11/14/2024

Companionship helps people live well and more comfortably. It offers opportunities for conversation, patient support and advocacy. It's also been known to enhance a patient's level of comfort, dignity, self-respect and overall well-being.
Nearly 2 million people are homebound in the United States, and many of them experience overwhelming barriers to obtaining the quality care they need. As costs soar, in-home care remains largely out of reach for many lower and middle-class American families.
In recent years the health care industry has become more aware of patients' preferences for receiving care in the familiarity of their own homes. In-home care clients have access to personalized activities customized to their interests, abilities and health conditions. As a client receives their treatments and supportive services, these activities can make all the difference in their quality of life. Nutrition is a cornerstone of general health. In-home caregivers play a significant role in managing a client's food intake by ensuring they eat the right amounts of fruits, vegetables, fiber and protein based on their condition.

08/27/2024

Hospitals and medical facilities all over the country are experiencing workforce shortages and are made to maintain operations with shrinking budgets and ballooning costs.
Home health agencies have long existed. These services keep patients happier and more comfortable. They also keep them healthier and allow them to avoid crowded waiting rooms where the risk of contracting another illness may be elevated.
Patients who enjoy in-home services experience a higher level of engagement with their personal health leading to better physical and mental health scores. At home health care promotes better compliance with treatment plans and medication adherence, which leads to healthier patients and reductions in rehospitalizations.

06/20/2024

In-home care has more projected job opportunities than any other occupation because of the rapidly aging population, 77% of whom want to age in place, and because of a dramatic caregiver shortage that impacts how the industry can support this choice.
Homecare agencies typically focus on potential employees who are already familiar with caregiving and have the required licensing. But this pool of talent is very limited and can't begin to meet the nation's need for in-home care.

01/21/2024

If the stark reality of homecare hasn't hit you yet - that is, that finding readily accessible care from a pool of experienced, well-qualified and reliable caregivers is even more unlikely now than it was several years ago - then it probably will soon, when a loved one, friend, neighbor or even you yourself begin to need that care. The population is getting older, and due to medical advancements and fewer available hospital beds, the vast majority of Americans are being sent home from facilities sicker and quicker, while the number of baby boomers reaching old age is growing rapidly. Predictions say that there will be 116 million Americans older than 60 by 2030. People are going to have to age in place.

07/07/2023

Currently, more than 18 million people in the United States, including approximately 3.6 million seniors face limited mobility. For this substantial population of Americans, long term care, especially in the form of life enrichment or companionship can ensure the best long-term outcomes and prevent hospital readmission after discharge.
The transition to life at home after extended hospital stay, combined with pain and discomfort, can lead to a downward spiral of emotions when someone is left unattended for long hours of the day. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. A dedicated companionship can play a significant role in the success of a client’s recovery by providing the physical and mental encouragement needed to follow discharge orders. Having additional support at home throughout the day or even 24-hour care, can provide peace of mind and enjoyment during what could be a client’s most difficult season. It can also serve as a much needed reminder of the joys still to be experienced and meaningful life memories still to be made following their recovery. An experienced caregiver is more than just another person in the home.

02/28/2023

Providing care is a very human experience, and as much as we want to innovate the way we deliver it, we need to always keep sight of the fact that we are in an industry where the power of the work is through personal human connection. Homecare is a relationship business and its main focus is on building relationships with clients and with caregivers and solving problems. Most Americans want to age in their own homes and communities, where they can maintain their independence and dignity and spend time with their family and friends. Our elected representatives need to hear about the success of in-home care. Regulations that are created without in-home care providers at the table will lead to our industry’s demise.

12/29/2022

In-home care is among the fastest growing health care industries in the United States. It is fueled by an aging population, the prevalence of chronic diseases, growing physician acceptance of care in the home and patients enjoying their own homes instead of hospitals or facilities. The health care industry is currently faced with a sizable caregiver shortage that is only expected to worsen in the coming decades. A report released in July by the Global Coalition on Aging indicated that there will be a national caregiver shortage of 155.000 workers by 2030 and a shortage of 355.000 workers by 2040. A Genworth survey conducted in 2019 found that costs of homecare services rose more than 8% year over year, due in part to the scarcity of caregivers.

06/12/2022

As the 72 million baby boomers living in the United States get older, they will increasingly need different levels of care, whether from hired professionals or family members. But even before the needs of boomers increase, care in the home is suffering from a global caregiver shortage. According to AARP, 77% of adults over age 60 want to stay in their homes as they age. Family members provide an estimated $470 billion worth of free care to their loved ones often at great personal cost.
This is a large problem that begs for solution. In-home care providers have a great opportunity to step in and offer support for family members while giving them peace of mind and providing their elderly loved ones with the care that they need.

Address

108 S Depot Street
Somonauk, IL
60552

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18154989193

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