Home for Good Senior Care

Overview of Home for Good Senior Care

Twenty years serving the Chicago area, and Home for Good Senior Care still operates from a single office in West Ridge, at 5765 N Lincoln Ave #27, under President Eliza Mercado. Service runs seven days a week, which matters for families who can’t predict exactly when help will be needed.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle the clinical side, with 24-hour staffing and respite care available for short-term coverage. The daily task list covers a lot of ground: meal planning and preparation, bathing and grooming, exercise support, light housekeeping, medication tracking, and appointment coordination. But the service list doesn’t stop at the physical basics. Relationship building, emotional support, stress management, and help reconnecting clients with family and friends are all named specifically, which says something about how this agency thinks about care beyond just physical tasks.

Outdoor activities and incidental transportation round out the day-to-day, and the agency also runs educational presentations on senior health topics, a detail that goes beyond typical home care offerings.

The office scores an 88 on Walk Score, very walkable, and Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago hospital sits under five miles away, useful context even though the actual care happens in clients’ homes rather than at the office.

Home for Good Senior Care fits families looking for a long-established Chicago agency that treats daily support and emotional wellbeing as equally important parts of helping someone stay in their own home.

Years in operation
20 years in operation Rank #67 / 185Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 185 homes we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #50 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 634 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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License Details

AccreditationsLicensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Housekeeping
Activities
Transportation
Meal Planning & Preparation
Stress Management
Specific ProgramsIn-Home Care, Caring Companionship, Social Inclusion
Touring Hours7 days a week

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Address 7.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chicago's city center to Home for Good Senior Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.85 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)

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Home Care in Illinois

Home for Good Senior Care is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Home for Good Senior Care

What neighborhood is Home for Good Senior Care in?

Home for Good Senior Care is in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago.

Is Home for Good Senior Care in a walkable area?

Home for Good Senior Care has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Home for Good Senior Care been in business?

Home for Good Senior Care has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Home for Good Senior Care?

No, Home for Good Senior Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Home for Good Senior Care?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Home for Good Senior Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Home for Good Senior Care?

Home for Good Senior Care is located at 5765 N Lincoln Ave #27, Chicago, IL 60659.

What is the phone number of Home for Good Senior Care?

(773) 572-4875 will put you in contact with the team at Home for Good Senior Care.

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