The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Huntley, IL for 2024

There are 9 Assisted Living Facilities in the Huntley area, with 2 in Huntley and 7 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 696 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Huntley. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Huntley 4.44 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Algonquin with an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 stars.

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Huntley, IL, is a village in the metro area surrounding Chicago. While it doesn't have any assisted living facilities within its city limits, it does straddle two separate counties — McHenry and Kane — which both have dozens of ALFs to choose from. Regardless of which county the facilities are located in, they follow state guidelines as far as how they're run. The Illinois Department of Health licenses such organization under the Division of Assisted Living. With over 180 assisted living communities to choose from in Kane and McHenry counties, seniors can easily find a facility that provides the right level of assistance and social activities to suit their needs.

• Seniors living in any county in Illinois, including in the town of Huntley, don't have to pay state income tax on retirement income from 401(k)s, IRAs or government programs.
• Kane and McHenry counties are both rated poorly by the American Lung Association for air quality. Seniors settling in these areas may want to use room air purifiers or wear masks when venturing outdoors are particularly smoggy days. 
• The climate in Huntley is similar to that of the Chicago area, with frigid winter winds and storms possible. Seniors who don't want to deal with snow may want to choose another retirement location, but the cool springs and falls do support enjoyable outings other times of the year.
• Huntley has a low crime index and is considered safer than around 89 percent of other U.S. cities. Living in an ALF nearby may help seniors find peace of mind about safety and security. 
• The Huntley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living index in Huntley is higher than both the national and state averages, though seniors will find that the cost of groceries and other goods are a bit lower in this area than other areas of the state.

Assisted Living costs in Huntley 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 Huntley 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.

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.