Home Health Care in Will County, IL
Medicare certified and ACHC accredited, serving Homer Glen, Mokena, Joliet, Lockport and the communities between.
On the County Line
Our Office Sits on the Cook and Will County Line
Choice Care Home Health is based at 15635 S 94th Avenue in Orland Park, which sits directly against the Will County border.
That geography matters more than it sounds. Homer Glen is under five miles from our office. Mokena is about seven. Both are closer to us than several Cook County towns we serve every week. Families in the northern half of Will County are not being covered from a distance, they are effectively next door.
Will County is also large and varied. A patient discharging in Bolingbrook and a patient discharging in Joliet are more than twenty miles apart and are being sent home from different hospitals, with different routes and different local resources. Knowing which corner of the county someone lives in changes how care gets scheduled.
When you call, tell us the town. It is the first thing that shapes how quickly we can get someone out.
Serving the Southwest Suburbs
Communities We Serve Beyond Will County
Will County sits in southwest Chicagoland, a thriving community of tree‑lined streets, scenic forest preserves, and neighbors who have built strong connections over decades. Many residents raised families here and fully intend to grow older in the same houses they’ve cherished for years.
That is exactly what we support. Our office serving Will County is close by, which means quicker response when a patient’s condition changes and clinicians who understand the local healthcare landscape. Being nearby ensures care is not only timely but also personalized to the unique needs of Will County families.
Chicago winters matter here too. Icy sidewalks, snow‑covered driveways, and early darkness make travel to outpatient therapy genuinely risky for older adults. Falls and injuries rise sharply in those months. By bringing professional care directly into the home, we remove those hazards entirely.
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Our Services
Our Home Health Services in Will County
Intermittent Skilled Nursing
Our intermittent skilled nursing services provide expert medical care and monitoring for patients with complex health needs, ensuring their safety and comfort at home.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services help patients regain strength, mobility, and function through customized exercise programs and therapeutic techniques.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy services focus on improving patients' ability to perform daily activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Speech & Language Pathology
Our speech and language pathology services address communication and swallowing disorders, helping patients improve their speech, language, and cognitive skills.
Home Health Aides (HHAs)
Our dedicated Home Health Aides (HHAs) ensure comfort and independence in the home environment by providing compassionate and personalized support.
Medical Social Work
Our medical social work services offer emotional support, resource coordination, and counseling to help patients and families navigate the challenges of healthcare.
Hospital Discharge
Coming Home From a Will County Hospital
Most families call us within 48 hours of a hospital discharge. Will County has its own hospitals, and many residents are also discharged from facilities just over the Cook County line.
| Hospital | Location | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Hospital | New Lenox | Central and eastern Will County |
| Saint Joseph Medical Center | Joliet | Joliet, Crest Hill, and western Will County |
| UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook | Northern Will County |
| Edward Plainfield Emergency Center | Plainfield | Plainfield and surrounding area |
| Palos Community Hospital | Palos Heights, Cook County | Homer Glen and northeastern Will County |
The window right after discharge is where recovery is won or lost. Therapy that starts before stiffness sets in. A nurse who catches an infection at the surgical site in week one. Medications reconciled before a dose gets missed. That work happens in the first days home.
If your family is discharging soon and needs care to begin quickly, say so when you call. It changes how we schedule.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Conditions We Commonly Care For in Will County
Caring for the health needs of Will County patients managing:
Not Sure If We Reach You?
Tell us the town and the situation, and we will tell you honestly whether we can get someone out, what it would cost, and how soon it could start. If it is easier, we will contact the physician’s office for you.
Who Qualifies for Home Health Care in Will County?
Three things generally have to be true. A physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant certifies that the care is medically necessary. The patient is homebound, meaning leaving the house takes a considerable and taxing effort. And there is a need for skilled care such as nursing or therapy, at least part time.
More people meet that bar than realize it. Severe fatigue after chemotherapy, an open surgical wound, difficulty walking after a fall, or a new stroke diagnosis all commonly qualify.
Our guide to who qualifies for home health care walks through it in plain language.
Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care in Will County?
For most patients, yes, and usually in full.
Medicare Part A and Part B typically cover home health services when a physician certifies medical necessity and the patient meets homebound criteria, generally with no copay under Original Medicare. Many Medicare Advantage and private plans include home health benefits, though specifics vary.
See Medicare coverage for home health care in Illinois for the details, and our insurance plans page for what we currently accept. Unsure what applies? Call and we will verify coverage before anything begins.
For Discharge Planners & Case Managers
Home Health Referrals for Will County Discharge Planners
If you are a discharge planner or case manager at Silver Cross, Saint Joseph, AdventHealth Bolingbrook, or a Cook County facility sending a patient home to Will County, we accept referrals and can typically begin intake the same day an order is signed.
Choice Care Home Health is Medicare certified and ACHC accredited. Our Orland Park office sits on the county line, which shortens the window between a signed order and the first visit for patients in the northern half of the county.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions in Will County
Yes. Choice Care Home Health serves communities across Will County including Homer Glen, Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox, Lockport, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Crest Hill, Joliet, and Plainfield. Our office in Orland Park sits directly on the Cook and Will County line, which keeps travel times short for much of the county.
Homer Glen, at roughly five miles from our Orland Park office. Mokena is about seven miles and Frankfort about nine. Several Will County communities are closer to us than Cook County towns we serve regularly, which is why northern Will County is one of our most active areas.
In most cases, yes. Medicare Part A and Part B typically cover home health services in full when a physician certifies the care is medically necessary and the patient meets homebound criteria, generally with no copay under Original Medicare. Coverage under Medicare Advantage and private plans varies by plan.
We work with discharge planners at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, along with Cook County facilities such as Palos Community Hospital that frequently discharge Homer Glen residents.
Once a physician's order is in place, an initial evaluation can usually be scheduled within a day or two, and sometimes sooner for patients discharging from a nearby hospital. Tell our intake team the town and the discharge date, since both affect how we schedule.
We serve both. Joliet is roughly a twenty five minute drive and Plainfield about thirty, so scheduling looks a little different than it does for Homer Glen or Mokena. Call and tell us the address, and we will give you a straight answer about coverage and timing.
Yes. A physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant must certify that home health care is medically necessary before a Medicare certified agency can begin. Call us first if that is easier, and we will contact the physician's office to request the order on your behalf.
Talk to a Local Home Health Team in Will County
You are probably making this call between other things, with a discharge date approaching and not much time to research agencies. We can make this part simple.
