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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo Grove, IL for 2024

Located about 30 minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, Buffalo Grove is a suburb of Chicago with a total of 32 assisted living communities in town and nearby. Assisted living in the city costs $4,825 monthly, on average, which is somewhat expensive compared to Illinois' statewide norm of $4,488 and the national average rate of $4,500.

Below you'll find 1668 reviews reviews of Buffalo Grove's assisted living communities, which have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove

The Illinois Department of Public Health regulates assisted living communities in Buffalo Grove and throughout the state via the Division of Assisted Living. This agency implements safety rules and works to protect seniors from abuse and malpractice. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove

  • Illinois doesn't tax retirement income, making Buffalo Grove tax-friendly for many seniors. However, retirees should also account for sales taxes. As part of Cook and Lake Counties, Buffalo Grove residents pay either 8% or 10% on local purchases, some of the highest rates in the nation. Seniors concerned about finances should know that assisted living communities often offer fixed monthly rates that include food and other daily necessities, reducing the need for additional purchases.
  • FBI data shows that Buffalo Grove's violent crime rates have risen in recent years. However, the city still has lower overall crime rates than 75% of American cities. Additionally, local property crime has decreased over the past decade, and assisted living communities often use security systems such as cameras and motion sensors to protect residents. 
  • When it comes to the weather, seniors in Buffalo Grove experience four distinct seasons, including warm summers with highs around 84 degrees Fahrenheit and cold winters with lows around 17 degrees Fahrenheit. The city's winter climate brings frequent snowfall, adding up to about 36 inches per year, 8 inches more than the U.S. norm. On the other hand, spring and summer bring frequent rainfall totaling about 36 inches annually, 2 inches less than the national average.
  • As part of Cook and Lake counties, Buffalo Grove ranks among the best regions in Illinois for health outcomes, according to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Out of 102 total counties, Cook County ranks at number 47, while Lake County ranks at number seven. The region has about 290 physicians per 100,000 residents, 80 more than the national norm, and seniors can access a variety of health services at Northwest Community Healthcare's Buffalo Grove locations.
  • Buffalo Grove rates poorly for certain pollution indicators. Several parts of the local water system are impaired according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which could hurt local tap water safety. Meanwhile, the American Lung Association gives Lake and Cook counties an F for ozone. However, assisted living communities often use water and air filters to protect against contamination. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove

Seniors in Buffalo Grove pay an average of $4,825 monthly for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Buffalo Grove charge about 7.5% more than Illinois' statewide norm and 7.2% more than the U.S. average. The city is also 4.3% costlier than the neighboring town of Kankakee, but other nearby areas have higher prices; seniors in Rockford pay 8.8% more for assisted living, while those in Bloomington pay 6.9% more, on average.

Buffalo Grove

$4,825

Illinois

$4,488

US

$4,500

Kankakee

$4,623

Rockford

$5,250

Bloomington

$5,160

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the cheapest senior care options in Buffalo Grove, but adult day health care is 61.8% cheaper because it only includes medical monitoring during the day in a communal setting. On the other hand, nursing home care is 44.9% more expensive than assisted living, as it includes intensive, 24/7 health monitoring. In-home care is costlier as well, offering seniors help with tasks such as bathing and dressing in their private homes for about 17.5% more per month than the average assisted living community. Similarly, home health care offers customized help with daily tasks as well as light medical support for about 18.5% more than assisted living.

 

In-Home Care

$5,672

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$4,825

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Note: Data for Buffalo Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove

Illinois Medicaid does not pay for services in assisted living establishments, shared housing establishments or sheltered care facilities. However, there are two Medicaid waivers, including the Supportive Living Program and the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports program, that can pay for services for qualifying residents in supportive living facilities. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Financial Assistance in Illinois

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Buffalo Grove, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Illinois

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Sue

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove

My husband moved into Belmont Village Buffalo Grove. The facility is clean. Everybody's helpful. They are very gentle with my husband. They're taking good care of him. I listen to what they have to...

Provider response

Thank you for leaving this detailed review and for sharing you and your husband's experience with us. We appreciate all of the kind things you said about our Belmont Village Buffalo Grove community...

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Bruce

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

We are going to choose Sunrise of Buffalo Grove for my mother-in-law because of the cost. We found the cost to be very cost-effective, and we found the people there to be very friendly and...

Provider response

Hi Bruce, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Buffalo Grove. We would be...

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Howard

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

I toured Sunrise of Buffalo Grove for my father, but it was too expensive. It was a great place. It was very clean. We liked the management and the dining room service. They had transportation for...

Provider response

Hi Howard, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Buffalo Grove. We would be...

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