Algonquin sits in McHenry and Kane counties in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, about 40 miles outside of Chicago’s downtown district. This region contains 149 assisted living communities,...
In this guide, we find an average quality score of 4.8 out of 5 stars across local assisted living facilities. To learn about this score, see the 1772 reviews reviews in our directory.
CARING STARS WINNER
2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
4.8
(18 reviews)
I have chosen Clarendale of Algonquin. It's the cleanest, the newest, and the most reasonable of all of them I have toured. The staff who gave the tour was very good and very informative. The place was very nice. I enjoyed the tour. The unit I was lo...
$4,490
101 Eastgate Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
4.6
(3 reviews)
Our experience was good. The apartments were good. They have crafts, field trips, and games like bingo. They offer three meals a day. The staff is excellent and very good....
$4,800
1111 S Linneman Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
5.0
(4 reviews)
It was clean and the people there were a lot active. The rooms looked pretty good. They had a nice setup for the dining room. It didn't have a full wall. It only had a half wall so residents could see you and you could see the residents. The main des...
$5,700
1440 Somonauk St, Sycamore, IL 60178
5.0
(4 reviews)
I toured The Grand Victorian of Sycamore. It was a very welcoming place, very bright, very clean, and had a lot of options. We had a very extensive visit and met a lot of the staff. We learned a lot of things. They were very helpful. The food wasn't ...
$4,600
700 West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60510
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Covenant Living at the Holmstad for my mother. She was familiar with it, and she had a friend living there. The rooms were generous in size, and the staff we met was very helpful and very nice. I liked the fact that they had a pool; my mom l...
$6,787
41W723 Northway Dr., Elburn, IL 60119
5.0
(4 reviews)
Absolutely Amazing Level of Care at Blackberry Pines We are so very grateful for the care that our parents are receiving at Blackberry Pines. After our initial conversations with Mike and Becky, we knew it was truly a special place. They are dedicat...
$5,000
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901 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, IL 60118
5.0
(1 reviews)
The Woodlands at Canterfield was beautiful. The apartments were fine, clean, nice, and brand new. We met with several people and they were all very nice and professional. They had a bunch of games going. It's brand new so there were not that many peo...
$5,680
825 Carillon Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
4.8
(7 reviews)
I'm at The Oaks at Bartlett. The rooms and the layout are excellent. They are spacious. It has a large bedroom and a comfortable front room. The kitchenette is perfectly laid out for ease of use. The amenities are very comfortable and easy to access ...
$4,058
1190 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
4.8
(6 reviews)
My sister was living at Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. It's very clean and very friendly. Their approach was excellent. Their food was sufficient, but it could use a variety. My sister's room was more than adequate. It's a nice size. She was in on...
$4,595
510 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
4.8
(6 reviews)
My mom has been here for eight years now, and she's been happy there. She considers it her home. They take good care of her, and we never had any problem. My mother is a very picky eater, and they make her what she wants. It's got to be good because ...
$5,046
7 South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL 60506
4.8
(12 reviews)
I toured Bickford of Aurora. It seems warm and inviting. It's very clean. The staff was friendly. I know this is an odd thing to say, but it smelled clean, which can be an issue based on my experience with other places in the past. The food smelled v...
$5,627
CARING STARS WINNER
800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
4.7
(24 reviews)
The staff is the friendliest nicest group of people I have ever met. The apartments are gorgeous and the food is fantastic. Stress - free and maintenance free living that’s generally makes you happy. Sedgebrook has such a wonderful environment that I...
$3,021
1619 N Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
4.7
(9 reviews)
My mom has moved into HarborChase of Naperville. She seems very happy there. She loves the food, and she has participated in a few activities. She loves it. There's an outside patio area that is private and is off of her room, so she can go outside a...
$4,995
0N801 Friendship Way, Geneva, IL 60134
4.7
(12 reviews)
My mother will be moving into GreenFields of Geneva. We chose it mostly because of the location. It's very close to one of my other siblings. She'll be going to memory care. I like that there was a separate dining area like each area was separate. It...
$7,329
555 America Court, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
4.7
(11 reviews)
My mom moved to The Auberge at Lake Zurich. I couldn't be more pleased. The transition went very well. The staff was there to greet her. The staff is very attentive. I think she's getting more personal one-on-one care here than she got at her last fa...
$4,395
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
1030 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
4.7
(32 reviews)
Our mom was lucky to have her first step into community living be at Independence Village. From the moment we met with Nathan we felt like we had found mom’s new home. Nathan was there for us every step of the way as we got her settled in and beyond....
$4,290
CARING STARS WINNER
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4.6
(67 reviews)
My husband and I are residents of Brookdale Glen Ellyn's independent living. It's very nice, they keep things up, and the food is great so we're very happy. The staff is great and very friendly. We get our food in the dining room, which is very nice,...
$3,705
CARING STARS WINNER
16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
4.6
(18 reviews)
I know someone that lives here. The rooms are nicely sized with their own bathrooms. They have a dining room where their meals are served to them, and a separate living room area where they can watch TV or do whatever activities are scheduled. The ...
$4,100
4570 Princeton Lane, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
4.6
(8 reviews)
I am the POA for my uncle who lives at the Lake in the Hills home. Not only is it beautiful but the care he receives is outstanding. I am at ease knowing they actually care about him. I receive updates and photos weekly and calls immediately if neede...
$6,200
CARING STARS WINNER
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
4.6
(61 reviews)
I think Brookdale Hoffman Estates is the best place. The staff is very good. All the services are very good. They're on time and very helpful. The food is not like home cooking. Otherwise, it's very good. Housekeeping is excellent. Everything is done...
$3,045
Assisted Living
Christine
5.0
Review of Clarendale of Algonquin
Clarendale of Algonquin was very nice and had a very country club atmosphere but very big. They were apartments and not bedrooms. The staff members were so busy. We had an appointment, but the...
Provider response
Christine, we are so happy to read such a great review about Clarendale of Algonquin! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
Assisted Living
Tiana
5.0
Review of Clarendale of Algonquin
My aunt is now at Clarendale of Algonquin. They assessed her for assisted living as opposed to memory care, so that was one reason why we chose them. We positioned it as an all-inclusive hotel type...
Provider response
Hi Tiana, thank you so much for your positive comments about Clarendale of Algonquin! We appreciate you taking the time to share.
Assisted Living
Sandy
5.0
Review of Clarendale of Algonquin
I toured Clarendale of Algonquin. It's awesome, it has a resort feel and the people are fabulous. I talked to the residents and they were happy. I liked the place a lot. They have a lot of options...
Provider response
Sandy, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Clarendale of Algonquin! We hope to see you again soon.
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Algonquin near $6,500, which exceeds the state median by about $1,275. Local rates run approximately $1,180 lower than costs in nearby Kankakee, but other cities in the region have more budget-friendly rates. For example, care costs in Champaign hover around $5,438, while seniors in Bloomington spend around $4,800 on residential services.
Algonquin
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
Eligible seniors may qualify for the Illinois Supportive Living Program Medicaid waiver or the Community Care Program to help pay for assisted living services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Algonquin seniors anticipate monthly assisted living costs of around $6,500, with residential care costs exceeding nonresidential alternatives. For example, seniors who receive private attendance at home pay about $780 less for services, while those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $2,123 per month. However, home health care rates run a little higher at roughly $6,578, and nursing homes are even pricier, with a baseline norm of around $8,669.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Algonquin is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Algonquin’s older adults can turn to many nonprofits and government organizations for assistance. These groups provide benefits advice, support, information and other services in the local area, often free of charge for qualifying seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois. It supports seniors with options counseling, advice and guidance to help them access the services that best suit their needs. It also administers a variety of programs for older adults, such as senior transportation services. |
| Senior Services Associates | (800) 942-1724 | Senior Services Associates is a nonprofit agency that serves seniors and their loved ones or caregivers. It runs several senior centers in Kane County and organizes recreation-, education- and wellness-related activities to benefit older adults. |
| Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission | (630) 232-3550 | The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission helps veterans navigate the VA benefits system. The commission's trained staff understand the benefits system and can help veterans or their immediate relatives access medical care, disability compensation, pensions, pension supplements such as Aid and Attendance benefits and other support that they may be eligible for. They can assist with completing claim forms or filing an appeal if a claim has been denied and can also refer individuals to other support agencies. |
Algonquin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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