Westminster Place
3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL, 60201
4.4
(16 reviews)
"Westminster Place is one of the most highly regarded retirement communities on the North Shore. The beautiful campus located in west Evanst..."
READ MOREEvanston, IL, has close to 73,500 residents, and 11,460 of them are aged 65 and older. These seniors can receive comprehensive care at leading-edge medical facilities including Evanston Hospital and AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston. They also have access to multiple highly rated geriatricians here and in nearby cities.
Nursing homes can accommodate individuals whose care needs require out-of-home placement but not hospitalization. These long-term care facilities provide skilled nurses, nursing aides, therapies and other services along with 24/7 monitoring. This elevated level of support typically costs significantly more than other senior accommodations, especially in Evanston. According to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home care in this city costs $8,076 per month, while the national average is $7,756. Home health care or assisted living can offer a more suitable and affordable option if nursing home-level care isn’t warranted.
This guide discusses different senior care options in Evanston and their costs. It also shares local government and nonprofit resources that support the city’s elders and their families.
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3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL, 60201
4.4
(16 reviews)
"Westminster Place is one of the most highly regarded retirement communities on the North Shore. The beautiful campus located in west Evanst..."
READ MORE120 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202
4.6
(10 reviews)
"The staff are incredible. My mom has severe dementia and they work with her like she is their own grandmother. Every, single, one of them. They just care. For real. This place is like none other...."
READ MORE2520 GROSS POINT ROAD, Evanston, IL, 60201
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I have to say that after having been under the wonderful care at Alden Estates of Evanston for 100 days on and off over the past eight months, I have never experienced living in a better and more comfortable environment -- to the point of actually qu..."
READ MORE2650 RIDGE AVENUE, Evanston, IL, 60201
4.0
(1 reviews)
"she smeemed to like it. it looked clean and well kept. for a nursing home it was okay. the decor was very boring and if i was there everyday i would go crazy. over all it was pretty good. ..."
READ MORE1406 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I came across Greenwood Care because of a family member. I have my regular apartment here. During mealtime, everybody sits down upstairs, gets a card, the staff call them up in line to get their meal and they sit back down. The food is good. But, the..."
READ MORE500 Asbury Street, Evanston, IL, 60202
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I received horrible treatment and witnessed horrible treatment of many others. The bed linen was never changed after repeated requests. Several requests were made for food but the CNA never put in the request and when asked they never apologized or t..."
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901 MAPLE AVENUE, Evanston, IL, 60202
820 Foster Street, Evanston, IL, 60201
3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL, 60201
"The McGaw Care Center is a 200-bed nursing care center sponsored by Presbyterian Homes that offers fully-licensed, high quality residential ..."
READ MORE3901 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
3.6
(15 reviews)
"My wife just entered Abington of Glenview for rehab. Her reception and admission could not have been any better. Everybody was so nice and friendly, that it set her mind fully at ease. I would give it 20 stars if I could!..."
READ MORE8333 West Gulf Rd, Niles, IL, 60714
2.0
(6 reviews)
"Glenbridge fits my mother the best. The rooms and amenities are perfect, and it is perfectly located near a shopping center. The staff is good. What’s more important is that they speak Russian, and they’re very caring. ..."
READ MORE2451 West Touhy, Chicago, IL, 60645
2.0
(2 reviews)
"What I liked best about Elevate Care Chicago North was it was clean and you saw people cleaning up, and doing things. What I didn't like about it was the staff appeared to be indifferent to the residents. I saw some things that I did not like. I hear..."
READ MORE7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
4.4
(38 reviews)
"Lincolnwood Place was well put together. This location was smaller. With less people, you get better care. Other places have three levels of skilled nursing, and Lincolnwood only has one level. It's a community, and it consists of everything includin..."
READ MORE4021 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
4.4
(16 reviews)
"St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a fantastic place. It's run by a ministry, it has the religious services that my mom needs, the website is fantastic, the dining area, and the activities for the residents. I've tried the food, and it's adequate. The ..."
READ MORE929 W Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My mom is at The Admiral at the Lake. It is very good. What I like about it is that it doesn't have the 'nursing home' feel to it. It is more of a residential place even though my mom is in a skilled nursing. They have very good staff. The food is ou..."
READ MORE4747 North Canfield Avenue, Norridge, IL, 60706
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Our mother-in-law spent a little over 6 weeks in rehab at CBV after a hip fracture. She had been 89 years old, mentally sharp, and living alone before this. We felt so fortunate to find a bed for her here. The nursing staff and aides were friendly..."
READ MORE2625 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60645
4.3
(12 reviews)
"Buckingham Pavilion is a warm welcoming nursing home and rehabilitation center with a very caring staff who gave my mother a sense of family during the 4.5 years she resided there. She loved interacting with the staff and other residents and attendin..."
READ MORE6930 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL, 60714
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My father is in Ascension Living Saint Benedict Village. It's a very good facility and clean. They take care of the residents. The staff is very good and very helpful. They've been very attentive to his needs. They were also able to set up extra phys..."
READ MORE432 Poplar Drive, Wilmette, IL, 60091
4.2
(11 reviews)
"I was so nervous to transition my dad into a "nursing home" because all the stories I have heard from my friends. He was at another facility for only 2 weeks and they wanted to discharge him. It was a Friday and I had no idea what to do or who to cal..."
READ MOREIn Evanston, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,076, while private rooms cost $8,532 per month.
Comparing average monthly costs for nursing home semiprivate rooms, the average rate of $8,076 in Evanston is $320 above the national median of $7,756. The cost in the city also exceeds the Illinois state average of $6,235 by $1,841.
Evanston is among the most expensive areas for nursing home care in Illinois. The cost here is $2,251 higher than the $5,825 average in Rockford. Seniors in Evanston pay $1,536 more than those in Kankakee ($6,540), and $1,202 more than those in Danville. The largest difference is with the Carbondale area, where nursing homes charge just $5,232 per month, which is $2,844 less than facilities in Evanston.
Evanston
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Danville
$6,874
Carbondale
$5,232
Comparing costs for nursing home care and other options helps many families in Evanston determine the best long-term solution for their loved one. Here, adult day health care is the most affordable arrangement at an average of $1,614 per month. Assisted living facilities charge an average of $4,950 per month, while home care costs $7 more at $4,957. Home health care costs are slightly higher at $5,053 per month. Nursing homes have the highest rates. A semiprivate room in Evanston has an average monthly cost of $8,076, and a private room costs $8,532.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$5,053
Adult day health care
$1,614
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing home (private room)
$8,532
Note: Care cost data for Evanston was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago, was used instead.
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.
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.
Seniors and families in Evanston can turn to the following resources for a wide range of aging-related supports. These services may enable seniors to remain at home instead of entering a nursing home. Some programs assist with finding and paying for nursing home care once that becomes the best option.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (847) 448-8696 | Representatives of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program regularly visit nursing home facilities in the area. Ombudsmen inform and advise individuals and families considering nursing home placement or currently using this care option. They promote the rights and well-being of residents and work to resolve problems within the facility on behalf of seniors and their families. |
AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 | As Cook County’s Area Agency on Aging, AgeOptions connects seniors and their caregivers with information, care coordination, in-home support, meal delivery programs, transportation, access to benefits and caregiver resources. These services may help seniors continue living independently in their own homes. AgeOptions also offers financial counseling, nursing home advocacy and healthcare fraud prevention services. |
Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) | (312) 376-1880 | CDEL provides free civil legal assistance to Cook County’s low-income seniors. The organization offers guidance and full representation as needed on advance directives, end-of-life planning and adult guardianship. CDEL hosts community outreach initiatives including power of attorney workshops and legal clinics for veterans. |
Nursing Homes
Stacey
5
Review of Dobson Plaza
The staff are incredible. My mom has severe dementia and they work with her like she is their own grandmother. Every, single, one of them. They just care. For real. This place is like none other.
Nursing Homes
Bellene K.
5
Review of Dobson Plaza
Rooms are 2 residents. Private rooms are available but much more expensive. Room size was fine. Medicaid beds are usually 4 to a room but I was surprised to see that the medicaid patients...
Nursing Homes
CGordon
5
Review of Dobson Plaza
When I had to make the difficult decision to move my dad into a long term care facility, I made sure to do my research. I visited several places and walked out extremely sad until I found Dobson...