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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Niles, IL for 2024

Located on the outskirts of northwest Chicago, Niles puts residents in close range of some of the best hospitals, long-term-care facilities and specialized medical centers in Illinois. This small city is home to 28,938 people and boasts a large and growing senior population — more than 25% of its residents are 65 and up. Reliable health care is just minutes away at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, which is nationally ranked in three specialties and rated as high performing in geriatric care by U.S. News and World Report. Other nearby facilities include NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital and AMITA Health Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines.

Nursing homes offer a high level of supervision, personal care, medical services and therapeutic programming for residents. It’s best for people who can’t live alone and need more help than regular assisted living provides. The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Niles is $8,076, which is higher than many other cities in Illinois and nationwide. Seniors who don’t need nursing home care may consider more affordable arrangements, such as in-home care or assisted living, instead.

This guide explores costs of nursing home care in Niles and nearby cities, prices for other types of care and resources for residents in the Cook County area.

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Nursing Home Costs in Niles, IL

Semiprivate nursing home rooms cost an average of $8,076 in Niles. For a fully private room, seniors pay an average of $8,532.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

At an average monthly cost of $8,076, nursing home care in Niles is $1,841 more expensive than the Illinois average of $6,235 and $320 higher than the nationwide average of $7,756.

Nursing home care in nearby cities is much more affordable. Rockford, close to the Wisconsin state line, offers some of the lowest rates in Illinois at just $5,825, $2,251 less than Niles. To the south in Kankakee, rates go up to $6,540, which is still $1,536 less. Peoria and Bloomington are both cheaper than Niles at $6,737 and $6,996, respectively.

Niles

$8,076

Illinois

$6,235

United States

$7,756

Rockford

$5,825

Kankakee

$6,540

Peoria

$6,737

Bloomington

$6,996

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors may want to compare the costs of other types of care in Niles. Adult day care is the most affordable at $1,614. Niles residents can get supervision in an assisted living facility for $4,950, or receive care in their own home for $4,957. For home health care, which provides skilled nursing services, seniors pay an average of $5,053. Nursing homes are priced at $8,076 for a semiprivate room and $8,532 for a private one.

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: Data for Niles was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Niles, 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 Niles, IL

The following resources are available to seniors, family caregivers and other loved ones in Niles and Cook County. They provide information about nursing home facilities, ways to pay for care and free services that may help seniors remain in their home or delay nursing home placement for as long as possible.

ResourceContactService
Senior Services(847) 588-8420The Niles Senior Center provides a range of social services and free resources for residents. Seniors and their families can talk to a counselor to learn about long-term care options, future planning, financial assistance programs and workshops that teach older adults how to manage chronic conditions. Staff also provides referrals to organizations that offer free home maintenance and other help around the home. Additional services at the Senior Center include a medical equipment loan closet, property tax freeze assistance and SHIP health insurance counseling.
AgeOptions(708) 383-0258AgeOptions serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Niles and other parts of suburban Cook County. Through its network of community-based partners, it connects seniors to sources of information that can help them make decisions about long-term care. AgeOptions manages HOPE, a program aimed at helping seniors stay safely in their own home when they might otherwise need to remain in or transition to nursing home care. AgeOptions is also a point of contact for the local long-term care ombudsman, who addresses issues such as elder exploitation and neglect.
Home Services Program(800) 843-6154Managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Home Services Program provides assistance to disabled seniors that may allow them to remain at home or delay the need for nursing home care. The program covers personal care, housekeeping, home health care and respite for family caregivers. Seniors might also be eligible to receive assistive technology, a 24-hour emergency response system and home modifications, such as wheelchair ramps and handrails.
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois(847) 332-2678Niles residents who can no longer cook or go grocery shopping may be eligible to receive home-delivered meals from this nonprofit organization. Meals are delivered six days per week and can be tailored to suit dietary restrictions, allergies and personal preferences. For seniors of limited financial means, meals may be low-cost or free.

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