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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Arlington Heights, IL for 2024

Arlington Heights, Illinois, is home to 77,676 people, and almost one in five is aged 65 or older. This city has several facilities that provide expert care for seniors, including Northwest Community Healthcare, which features the Busse Center for Specialty Medicine. Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines, only 16 minutes away, serves older residents as well.

Nursing homes are federally regulated institutions designed for older adults with profound, chronic illnesses or disabilities. These facilities provide skilled nursing, 24/7 medical monitoring, personal assistance and specialty therapies. Such extensive care makes nursing home accommodations more expensive than other senior care arrangements. In Arlington Heights, a semiprivate room in a nursing home carries an average cost of $8,076 per month according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is higher than the national average of $7,756. Individuals who do not need this level of support may find home health care or assisted living more affordable and suitable.

This guide shares costs for nursing home care in Arlington Heights and other cities in Illinois. It also discusses pricing for alternative care options. Finally, the guide lists local services and programs for the city’s aging population.

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Nursing Home Costs in Arlington Heights, IL

Nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,076 per month in Arlington Heights. Private rooms cost an average of $8,532 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing monthly average costs for semiprivate nursing home rooms, costs in Arlington Heights are $320 higher than the average American city. Prices here exceed the Illinois state average by $1,841 as well.

Arlington Heights is among the priciest cities in Illinois for nursing home care. Rates in this city soar up to $2,251 higher than rates in Rockford. Prices here are also $1,536 above what residents in Kankakee pay. Nursing home care is $1,202 more expensive in Arlington Heights than in Danville as well. Bloomington’s cost difference is slightly smaller, averaging $1,080 under costs here.

Arlington Height

$8,076

Illinois

$6,235

The United States

$7,756

Rockford

$5,825

Kankakee

$6,540

Danville

$6,874

Bloomington

$6,996

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Pricing is often a major consideration for families exploring senior care options for an aging loved one. In Arlington Heights, adult day health care is the cheapest choice at an average cost of $1,614 per month. Assisted living carries an average rate of $4,950, and home care comes to $4,957 per month. Home health care costs $5,053. Nursing homes are the most expensive arrangements, which cost $8,076 per month for a semiprivate room and $8,532 for a private room.

Adult day health care

$1,614

Assisted living

$4,950

Home care

$4,957

Home health care

$5,053

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,076

Nursing home (private room)

$8,532

Note: Data for Arlington Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Arlington Heights, IL

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Arlington Heights, IL

Seniors and their families in Arlington Heights can reach out to the resources listed below for a variety of aging-related services. Some programs help older individuals delay out-of-home placement. Other services assist elders in choosing care options and transitioning into a nursing home when necessary.

ResourceContactService
Illinois Department of Aging Senior Helpline(800) 252-8966The Illinois Senior Helpline offers free information and unbiased guidance for seniors through the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP). This service can also connect callers with the Community Care Program (CCP) that can help Medicaid-eligible adults 60 and older avoid entry into a nursing home.
AgeOptions(800) 699-9043AgeOptions administers numerous home- and community-based services for seniors in Cook County. This agency is a portal for information, guidance and referrals for long-term care planning and support. Care Coordination enables some seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the rights, dignity and safety of long-term care residents and their families.
Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services(312) 655-7700Catholic Charities offers case management, nursing home prescreenings and money management counseling at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. This nonprofit also provides Meals on Wheels, chore services and advocacy support for seniors who are living at home.
Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL)(312) 376-1880CDEL strives to uphold the legal rights and privileges guaranteed to income-eligible seniors. It provides advice, self-help resources and representation in cases involving public benefits, advance directives and adult guardianship. CDEL also holds neighborhood legal clinics to educate older individuals about powers of attorney, estate planning and veterans issues.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Linda

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

Review of Lutheran Home

We didn't like Lutheran Home at all. It was not great. My sister was there for a few months, and she was there for rehab. The staff did not respond when called. They were constantly changing, so...

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DeerSnave

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

Review of Lutheran Home

I have been shocked at the care when my good friend ended up in the rehab and then the skilled nursing facility. While there are a few kind, skilled people at the Lutheran Home skilled nursing...

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concerned child 52

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

Review of Lutheran Home

The workers were so lazy when it came to cleaning up my parent that my parent developed pressure sores. The first area my parent was so hot that his defibrillator broke. The staff lost part of his...

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