Option Care

Washington, IL Licensed 33+ years

Meet the Agency

Option Care is a home care agency based in Itasca, Illinois. They serve families in the surrounding area.

They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.

Licensing in Illinois

In Illinois, home care agencies are regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Every agency needs a Home Services Agency License to operate.

Option Care

License number: 147536
Licensed since: 1993 (33 years)

Option Care serves Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Montgomery Counties.

What home care helps with

Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:

•Bathing, dressing, and grooming
•Cooking meals and light housekeeping
•Medicine reminders
•Rides to doctor visits
•Company and conversation
•Giving family caregivers a break

How families pay for home care in Illinois

Most families pay out of pocket. In the IL state avg area, home care usually runs $30–$40 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

•Medicaid: Illinois Medicaid may help pay for home care through the Community Care Program.
•Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
•VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.

Questions to ask before you pick

•How do you screen and train caregivers?
•What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
•Who do I call at night or on weekends?
•Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
•How are caregivers supervised?

This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Always confirm with the Illinois Department of Public Health before you sign up. Last reviewed May 2026.

Service Area & Location

Areas Served

Counties & Metro Areas

Washington
Schoharie
Schenectady
Saratoga
Rensselaer
Montgomery
Hamilton
Greene
Fulton
Franklin
Essex
Delaware
Columbia
Clinton
Albany

Agency Headquarters

870 North Arlington Hts Road, Suite 102

Itasca, IL 60143

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Medicare Home Health Agency

This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational Therapy

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Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

This agency has indicated experience or specialized training in these areas:

Companionship
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-Hospital Support
Rehab Support

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)

Recovery & Transitional

Post-Hospital Support
Post-Surgery Recovery
Care Coordination with Family
Rehab Support (Non-Clinical)
Stroke Recovery Support

Meet the Agency

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What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Illinois

Questions to ask before you pick

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Questions to ask before you pick

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