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Chicago, Cook County

In-Home Care & Caregivers in River North

Compassionate, carefully matched caregivers serving River North seniors and their families.

Gentle Touch Home Assist provides personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, mobility support and companionship across River North.

Consistency is what we are really providing: the same caregiver, at the same hours, doing the same things in the same order. For someone who has recently moved or whose week has lost its shape, that steadiness matters more than any individual task.

Care can be a few hours a week or continuous, and starts with a free in-home assessment at no cost and no obligation.

Streets and landmarks we serve in River North

  • The Chicago River
  • Erie Street
  • Wells Street
  • Grand Avenue
  • Merchandise Mart area
Serving River North

Why Families in River North Call Us

The same caregiver, the same hours

We keep the rota as stable as we can. Predictability is the service as much as the tasks are.

Working with building staff

Doormen and concierges often notice a change first. We are glad to be the number they suggest a family calls.

Parking is our problem

Parking here is genuinely difficult and it is why some agencies avoid the neighborhood. We factor it into scheduling, not into whether we come.

How It Works

Our Simple Care Process

Five straightforward steps from your first phone call to ongoing support. There is no obligation at any point, including after the free assessment.

  1. Step 1: Contact Us

    Call us or send a short message. We will listen to your situation and answer your questions — no pressure, no script.

  2. Step 2: FREE Assessment

    We visit the home at no cost to understand daily routines, safety concerns and what support would genuinely help.

  3. Step 3: Personalized Care Plan

    We put together a written plan built around your loved one's needs, preferences, schedule and budget.

  4. Step 4: Caregiver Match

    We match a carefully screened caregiver whose skills and personality suit your loved one — and introduce them properly.

  5. Step 5: Ongoing Support

    We stay involved, check in regularly, and adjust the plan as needs change over time.

We Also Serve

Not sure if we cover your address?

Coverage in some surrounding communities depends on caregiver availability. Call us and we will give you a straight answer for your specific address.

Looking for in-home care in River North?

Schedule your FREE in-home assessment. No cost, no obligation — just an honest conversation about what would help.