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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Pecatonica, Illinois

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Pecatonica, IL. The median estimated cost is $6,728/mo. That's roughly in line with the Illinois state median. Browse nearby cities or the Illinois page while we finish adding local providers.

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Starting tier, Pecatonica

$3,058/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$6,728/mo

Estimated range $6,324 – $6,939

● Pecatonica $6,728 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Pecatonica

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CarePecatonicaIllinoisNational
25th percentile$6,324/mo$6,553/mo$6,221/mo
Median$6,728/mo$6,864/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$6,939/mo$7,460/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Pecatonica runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,058
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,728
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,689

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Rockford

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Pecatonica.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Pecatonica runs about $1,938 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Pecatonica has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (815) 226-4901 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,728 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,096 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Pecatonica assisted living median of $6,096 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,728 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Pecatonica run about $8,139 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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In-Home Care in Pecatonica

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Pecatonica yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Pecatonica at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Pecatonica, IL yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

Also serving Pecatonica

In-home care comes to the home, so agencies based one town over often serve Pecatonica; their licensed office is simply in a different city. These 2 are based nearby, listed by office location, nearest first. They are separate from the licensed-in-Pecatonica count above. Always confirm they cover your address.

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In the last 365 days: 2 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Free local help worth saving

Pecatonica, in Winnebago County, has about 2,024 residents. About 324 of them (16%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $73,162.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging(815) 226-4901nwilaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Illinois State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Illinois Department on Aging1-800-252-8966ilaging.illinois.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Rockford VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Rockford.

  • Community Care ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

What does in-home care cost per hour in Pecatonica?

Based on the modeled median, in-home care in Pecatonica runs about $35 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $3,058/month.

Is in-home care in Pecatonica more expensive than the rest of Illinois?

Pecatonica's median in home care cost is about 2% lower than the Illinois state median.

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In-Home Care in Pecatonica: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers