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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kankakee, IL for 2024

 

Kankakee serves as the seat of Kankakee County and the principal city of the Kankakee-Bourbonnais-Bradley Metropolitan Area, a region where prospective assisted living residents have 25 residential communities to choose from. In this region, the median cost for assisted living comes in at $4,623 per month, surpassing state and national norms by about $120.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Kankakee

The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in Kankakee and requires them to submit to minimum standards for staffing, housing and the scope of services they provide. Additionally, the department reviews incident and accident reports that facilities file, and it investigates complaints from residents, visitors or staff.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Kankakee

 

  • Assisted living residents in Kankakee benefit from resources such as AARP Illinois, a nonprofit organization that provides supportive services, information and opportunities exclusively to seniors. Through this organization, older adults can connect with volunteer opportunities in the Kankakee region, participate in safe driver courses, attend online and in-person fitness classes and obtain annual tax filing assistance. The organization also publishes information on financial strategies for paying for long-term care.

 

  • In Illinois, seniors don’t pay state income taxes on any of their retirement income, which helps many seniors afford assisted living costs in Kankakee. Property taxes run high in this state, but opting for residential care can help seniors avoid this expense, and although the sales tax rate exceeds national norms, the state imposes lower rates on food and medicine.

 

  • Two hospitals serve assisted living residents in Kankakee, including Riverside Medical Center and Ascension Saint Mary – Kankakee. These hospitals provide primary care, specialties across numerous areas of medicine, urgent and emergency services and surgery, as well as community initiatives, such as informational workshops and support groups. To help residents manage their medical needs, many assisted living facilities in Kankakee have on-site medical concierge services.

 

  • Kankakee ranks as a generally affordable place to live, featuring a cost of living that runs about a percentage point below national norms. Despite this, local housing and food costs run about 10-15% higher here than in a typical U.S. city, and health care services cost about 22% more. Although this drives up the cost of assisted living services, qualified seniors can get assistance through the Illinois Supportive Living Program, which pays for some services in residential care facilities.

 

  • Kankakee reports about 14 crimes per 1,000 people every year, earning it a score of 34 on a total crime index to indicate it ranks as safer than 34% of U.S. communities. Even so, in comparison exclusively to cities with comparably sized populations, the city’s crime rate runs considerably lower than average, making it a favorable option for those seeking assisted living in safe communities. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Kankakee

 

Assisted living communities in Kankakee charge a monthly median rate of $4,623.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Kankakee, assisted living residents pay approximately $4,623 per month for care, which slightly exceeds state and national respective medians of $4,488 and $4,500. Local rates run high compared to monthly fees in Peoria, where seniors pay around $4,131 for care. However, in Champaign, rates exceed Kankakee’s norm by about $125, and in Chicago, seniors pay around $200 more for services. Similarly, rates in Bloomington run well above Kankakee’s norm at approximately $5,160.  

Kankakee

$4,623

Illinois

$4,488

United States

$4,500

Chicago

$4,825

Peoria

$4,131

Bloomington

$5,160

Champaign

$4,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living ranks as the most cost-effective surveyed long-term care solution in Kankakee, with seniors paying a median monthly rate of $4,623 for care. This comes in $525 below typical costs for non medical in-home care services, such as assistance with personal grooming and meal preparation, as well as home health care services, such as medication administration and wound care. Assisted living also costs considerably less than nursing home care, which comes in at around $7,133 for 24-hour personal care and medical support in a hospital-like environment.

In-Home Care

$5,148

Home Health Care

$5,148

Assisted Living Facility

$4,623

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,133

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kankakee

Residents of Kankakee, Illinois, can apply for financial support from the state's Medicaid program to help subsidize the cost of their place in an assisted living facility.

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 Kankakee

Kankakee 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 Kankakee, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kankakee

Kankakee 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

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Cynthia

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

Review of Riverside Senior Life Communities

My mother-in-law moved into Riverside Senior Life Communities. It is a very clean, neat, and attentive assisted living place. They give you exactly what you need. The staff has been wonderful, and...

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Shelly

I visited this facility

Review of Asbury of Kankakee

I visited Asbury of Kankakee but I didn't like the place. The rooms looked fine, they were to be old hotel rooms because it used to be an old hotel. I had no problems with that. The problem I had...

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Beth533367

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Review of Riverside Senior Life Communities

We chose Riverside Senior Life at Kankakee because it was bright and they check on the residents every 2 hours. It was definitely the best one we looked at. It was very clean and well kept up.

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