State Profile: Illinois

Welcome to the Illinois State Profile Page! This page features a sample of survey and research results from a comprehensive review of state and local home modification activities across the country. It has a special focus on the aging population and the efforts of State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Native American aging service programs that are funded by the Older Americans Act Title VI Grants for Indian Tribal Organizations.

Check back as new updates will be posted periodically! Have any changes or additions? Please contact homemods@usc.edu

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SPOTLIGHT ON STATE LEVEL HOME MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Home Modification and Repairs for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities for State Units on Aging

This report by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence and ADvancing States reports on a national survey
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING (State Unit on Aging)

State Units on Aging (SUAs) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies on Aging and other state and local entities.
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Area Agencies on Aging

The 13 Planning and Service Areas in Illinois are each managed and served by an Area Agency on Aging. The Department works in partnership with these agencies: 12 not-for-profit corporations and one unit of local government, the City of Chicago.
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Illinois Family Caregiver Support Program

The Family Caregiver Support Program helps link and provide services to support family caregivers, including home modifications.
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Adults with Developmental Disabilities

The Adults with Developmental Disabilities waiver provides services and individualized supports to persons 18 years of age or older with a developmental disability who are at risk of placement in an Intermediate Care Facility for persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Covered services include home accessibility modifications such as ramps, grab bars, and bathroom adaptations.
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People who are Medically Fragile, Technology Dependent

The program provides Medicaid-funded supports that allow eligible children to live at home instead of in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Services include private duty nursing, caregiver support, medical equipment, and home accessibility modifications such as ramps and bathroom adaptations.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HOME MODIFICATION EFFORTS

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Building Community Capacity to Serve Older Adults: The Role of Area Agencies on Aging in Home Modifications and Repairs

This Data Brief highlights key findings from the 2019 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging on how Area Agencies on Aging are providing and funding home modification and repair activities. It was developed by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging as part of the Administration for Community Living project, “Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications.”
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Minor Home Modification Program

This Minor Home Modification Program of the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging provides house repairs to allow older adults to remain safely and independently in their home. Minor home modifications include wheelchair ramps, bedside commode, tub or shower seat, door knob device, lever type faucets, and grab bars in the bathroom.
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Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)

The Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors program provides safety, security and accessibility improvements that help seniors to remain in their homes. The minor repairs include installation of grab bars, changing lever faucets, door repairs, and wheelchair ramps.
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