Owner-operated · Serving Chicagoland
Care that feels like family —
because we've been there.
Lakeshore Helping Hands was founded on over 25 years of lived caregiving experience — not a business plan. It's the agency we always wished existed. Serving Lake, Cook, DuPage, and Kendall counties.
Why We Exist
Most agencies are run by people who've never needed a caregiver. We're not most agencies.
Our founder has received daily care support for over 25 years. That means we know, firsthand, the difference between competent and exceptional. Between a caregiver who's doing a job and one who genuinely sees you.
That experience shapes every decision we make. Who we hire. How we train. Why we refuse to treat matching like a scheduling problem. It's the reason we can say this simply:
We don't just assign — we align.
25+
Years of lived caregiver experience shaping our standards
4
Illinois counties served across greater Chicagoland
24/7
On-call support so families never feel alone
100%
Background-checked, trained, and personally supervised
What We Do
Care that fits your life, not a template.
Every care plan is built around the person. Hourly, live-in, respite, recovery, memory support — we meet the moment you're actually in.
Personal Care
Companionship
Memory Support
Recovery Care
Live-In & 24-Hour
Respite Care
When Families Call
Most calls begin with one of these.
There's no "right" moment to ask for help — but there are common ones. If any feel familiar, a conversation costs nothing and may bring real relief.
Start a conversation- 01
Returning home from the hospital or rehab
- 02
Early-stage memory loss, still living independently
- 03
Adult children living out of town who need local support
- 04
Needing daily help but not ready for assisted living
- 05
A family caregiver feeling overwhelmed or burned out
How It Works
Four steps, and we take them with you.
No pressure, no obligation, and no surprises along the way.
01
Free consultation
A no-obligation conversation about your situation, needs, and goals.
02
Share preferences
We listen closely — personality, schedule, specific needs, what matters most.
03
Meet your match
We introduce a caregiver chosen for skill, temperament, and values.
04
Ongoing support
Quality oversight, check-ins, and adjustments as life evolves.
Service Area
Proudly serving Chicagoland.
Home care across Lake, Cook, DuPage, and Kendall counties. If you're near any of these areas and unsure whether we can help, call us — we'll tell you honestly.
Including Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Deerfield, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Park Ridge, Palatine, Schaumburg, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Yorkville, Oswego, Plainfield, and more.
Our Promise
Four things that are always true.
These aren't aspirations. They're commitments — the kind a small, owner-operated agency can actually keep.
We build the care around you.
Your schedule, your preferences, your comfort level. We listen first and design a plan that actually fits your life.
Every caregiver is handpicked by the owner.
We know every person we send to your home — because we chose them ourselves.
We treat your family like our own.
This isn't a slogan — it's how we make every decision, from who we hire to how we follow up.
We'll always be straight with you.
Honest guidance from day one — even if it means pointing you somewhere else.
Let's Talk
Ready when you are.
Whether you're exploring options for a loved one or navigating a sudden need, the first call is free — and always personal.