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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Willowbrook, IL for 2024

Located in the northeastern region of Illinois about 20 miles southwest of Chicago and 10 miles east of Naperville, Willowbrook promotes easy access to high-performing hospitals and medical facilities. The village is located 20 miles from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is ranked the best in the state. It’s also close to Edward Hospital’s main campus and AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center. Of the village’s roughly 8,600 residents, about one in four are seniors, enjoying access to community-based services and government-sponsored programs that promote older adults’ independence and quality of life.

Following hospitalization, many older adults need continued care before returning to their home environment. Nursing homes provide 24-hour care and monitoring and are staffed by licensed health care professionals and trained aides. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this level of care is expensive at $8,076 per month. Seniors who need personal care services without skilled nursing support may be better served in assisted living facilities or via home care, which are generally considerably more affordable. 

This guide provides more information on the cost of senior care in Willowbrook, along with a list of resources for older adults.

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Nursing Home Costs in Willowbrook, Illinois

Nursing homes in Willowbrook charge $8,076 per month for shared rooms, and the monthly cost for private rooms is higher at $8,532. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Willowbrook pay approximately $8,076 per month for semiprivate accommodations in nursing home facilities, making it among the most expensive cities in the state for this type of care. Local rates are over $1,800 higher than the statewide monthly median of $6,235 and about $300 higher than the national rate of $7,756. Those seeking more cost-effective options may want to consider Carbondale, where rates are the lowest in the state at $5,232 per month, or Rockford, which is similarly affordable at $5,825. In Kankakee, care costs come in at $6,540, and in Springfield, rates average $6,996. 

Willowbrook

$8,076

Illinois

$6,235

Kankakee

$6,540

Rockford

$5,825

Springfield

$6,996

Carbondale Area

$5,232

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Willowbrook pay $8,076 per month for semiprivate rooms and $8,532 for private rooms, making this the most expensive type of senior care. For those who need short-term or occasional skilled nursing services, assisted living may be a viable option at the lower average price of $4,950 per month. Home health care includes personal care services, housekeeping and laundry and some skilled nursing services for $5,053 per month. Home care is similar but excludes skilled nursing services and costs $4,957. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,614 monthly. 

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 Willowbrook was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago Area, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Willowbrook, Illinois

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 Willowbrook, Illinois

Seniors in Willowbrook have access to several agencies and programs that can help them make the best decisions for their long-term care. The following resources offer free and low-cost services that may enable older adults to delay or avoid nursing home care or transition back to the community. 

ResourceContactService
DuPage County Senior Services(630) 407-6500DuPage County Senior Services provides services to older adults in Willowbrook and the surrounding region. Through its Community Care Program, eligible seniors obtain low-cost homemaker services, an emergency home response system, adult day services and case management, which may help individuals to remain or transition back to their home. The division also operates the region’s long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates on behalf of those in nursing homes. 
AgeGuide(800) 528-2000AgeGuide is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Willowbrook. Through this agency, older adults can obtain information and referrals to community-based services such as home-delivered meals, transportation services and case management. The agency has a Friendly Visiting program, a Family Caregiver Support Program and a Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Education and Services program to help older adults age in place. 
Veterans Assistance Commission(630) 407-5655The county’s Veterans Assistance Commission advocates on behalf of veterans and helps them access the benefits they’re entitled to. Through this office, veterans are screened for veterans’ home placement, which may be an affordable alternative to private nursing home care. The office can also help veterans apply for the Aid and Attendance Benefit and pension benefits, which can help cover nursing home costs.  
Healthcare Information and Counseling(800) 942-9412 The Health Information and Counseling Program is staffed by trained volunteers who help seniors understand Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how these programs cover nursing home care. Volunteers can also help seniors research long-term care insurance plans, prescription drug assistance programs and Medicare Savings Programs, which can help control medical and care-related expenses.  
DuPage Legal Aid(630) 653-6212DuPage Legal Aid provides free legal services to Willowbrook seniors. Through this agency, seniors and families get one-on-one help with understanding nursing home contracts, resolving billing or intake and discharge problems and accessing public benefits that can help cover monthly expenses. 

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Carlota

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My brother has moved into Chateau Center Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. It's a lovely place. It's a very clean, lovely environment. The building is not old or shabby. The staff is diverse. It's a...

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Review of Chateau Center Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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