Shepherd Premier of Dixon
503 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL, 61021
"Shepherd of Dixon was purpose-built to be a 16-bedroom assisted living home, featuring spacious bedrooms and common areas flooded by sunligh..."
READ MOREThere are 3 Assisted Living Facilities in the Dixon area, with 2 in Dixon and 1 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 13 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Dixon. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Dixon . Better rated regions include Sterling with an average rating of 4.85 out of 5 stars.
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503 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL, 61021
"Shepherd of Dixon was purpose-built to be a 16-bedroom assisted living home, featuring spacious bedrooms and common areas flooded by sunligh..."
READ MORE124 Liberty Court, Dixon, IL, 61021
"Liberty Court is surrounded by nature and has a fresh flower courtyard our residents love to enjoy. We pride ourselves in our experienced ca..."
READ MORE510 N. State Street, Franklin Grove, IL, 61031
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We have visited numerous assisted living arrangements and we have nothing but great things to say about the staff and facility. It has been a blessing to our family. ..."
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Dixon, Illinois is a small city that's steeped in history. It boasts Ronald Reagan's boyhood home and the Lincoln Monument State Memorial, which marks the spot where Abraham Lincoln joined the Illinois militia. However, seniors don't need to be history buffs to enjoy area attractions and activities.
Seniors can choose from seven assisted living facilities: Two are located in Dixon proper, and there are another five located in nearby communities. These are all regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health and classified either as an assisted living facility (ALF) or a sheltered care facility, depending on the level of care provided. Both offer assistance with basic needs such as dressing, grooming, chores, and eating.
Assisted Living costs in Dixon start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Dixon and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Princeton
$4,950
Sterling
$4,050
US
$4,000
Rockford
$3,972
Morrison
$3,970
Freeport
$3,516
Senior who need assistance paying the costs of assisted living can apply for the optional state supplement (OSS) program offered by Illinois and the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Dixon 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 Dixon, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Dixon-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.