Friendly Home Care
Friendly Home Care is a Home Care Home in Illinois
Friendly Home Care is a Home Care Home in Illinois
Friendly Home Care
Friendly Home Care is a Home Care Agency in Illinois
Friendly Home Care is a Home Care Agency in Illinois
Overview of Friendly Home Care
Friendly Home Care provides a compassionate home care near me, allowing your loved ones to age comfortably in their own home. Their qualified caregivers offer a helping hand with daily activities, from meal preparation and medication reminders to transportation and companionship.
Friendly Home Care specializes in supporting individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, and more. Their dedicated staff is available 24/7 to ensure your loved one receives the care they need. Explore Friendly Home Care’s website to see if they can be your partner in promoting independence and joy at home.
Home Information
Friendly Home Care
Years in Business
35
BBB Rating
Rated A+
Community Stability & Environment
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
91
Walker's ParadiseDaily errands do not require a car. Most errands are within a 5-minute walk. Dense, urban, highly connected sidewalks. Frequent transit and strong pedestrian infrastructure.
Facility & Licensing Details
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Primary Contact
Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in Illinois licensing records.
Elizabeth Gryvnyak
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Business ID
Internal identifier assigned to the licensed business operating in Illinois.
1000067518
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Date Business Started
The date the business reports it began operations.
August 11, 1990
Types of Care at Friendly Home Care
Home Care
Places of interest near Friendly Home Care
9.9 miles from city center
3427 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Email:
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Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
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Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
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Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
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Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Program
Illinois CCP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
- Services: 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)
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, 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 Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Illinois SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
Illinois CCP
Community Care Program
Requirements:
General:Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):~$1,215/month (individual).- Asset Limits:$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
IL Specifics:High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
IL Respite (via NFCSP)
Illinois Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IL Specifics:Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, 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 Specifics:~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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.).
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Illinois SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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