Assisted Living Communities in Barrington, Illinois
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Barrington, IL below include 72 Assisted Living facilities with 1644 reviews. On average in Barrington, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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"We liked them because it was not very big and seemed more personable. We liked that there were bathtubs in the rooms instead of just showers. They gave us good chocolate chip cookies...."
"The Garlands of Barrington is a wonderful. clean, spacious place. I would recommend it to anybody. The staff was very nice during my visit. You can either eat in the common dining room or in your own apartment, and that is wonderful.
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"I was able to tour Brookdale Hoffman Estates. The place was very nice, but they didn't have any openings. I can't think of anything I like least about the place. It was quite nice, like the amenities, and looking at what they had for the menu. The st..."
"Brookdale Des Plaines was a very nice facility, but the location felt like it was a little bit more in the middle of nowhere. There's nothing really around it to walk to. They showed me this really lovely rooftop patio area where people could go and ..."
"The tour at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes went very well and that will be the community we will be putting Mom in. Lisa, specifically, was fantastic and she let us know that she came out of retirement to work there. She let us know that if Brookdale was n..."
"This is a great place, the staff is like family and many of them have been there for many years. They treat you like family. We have always had such a positive experience there...."
"I met with Martha at Brookdale Vernon Hills and I liked what I saw and I'm considering it. Everybody I met was very helpful and very knowledgeable. I liked the place in general. It's very nice and clean and has modern decor. I liked the fact that the..."
"We had an in-person tour of Friendship Village of Schaumburg, and it was very nice. The people seemed more of my cousin's age group. We thought the facility was way too large. They had a salon, an exercise room, and tons of activities. The facility w..."
"We did a tour of Lake Barrington Woods. The facility is very nice with some luxury accommodations. I like the staff. The facility grounds are very well taken care of. They have nice size apartments available and lots of amenities. I met some of the r..."
"I went to Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove. The facility was nice, warm, and welcoming. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They have a little kitchenette, a microwave, and a refrigerator. So, that was nice. The staff was nice and understanding. They..."
"Rooms are like condos and perfect for the living style. Housekeeping keeps everything spotless and respects all the personal items. Privacy is respected and assistance is always available. So many activities and gatherings that decisions on when to n..."
"My mom moved to a new smaller room this year and I was so worried how she would adjust. To my surprise she loves it and all the employees are sharing in her excitement and truly show how much they care! Everyone is like family! ..."
"There are not enough words to tell how marvelous sunrise is. The food is wonderful and the staff ....from housekeepers to executives......angels, each and everyone of them. I feel privedged to have them care for my mother...."
"Bickford of Crystal Lake looked clean and they have a lot of activities. They do arts and crafts, they do bingo, they'll have people come in and play music, and they go out and do shopping and things like that. The staff was really good. They seemed ..."
"I toured Brookdale Northbrook and that was lovely. It seemed very active, too. A lot of things were going on when I was there. However, religiously my mom is very Catholic, and there's a majority of Jewish people there, so it just didn't seem like it..."
"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 staff wasn't able to show us around, so two residents sho..."
"I went to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove. It was nice. It feels like a big house mansion. The lights were good there. So it was good. It was just way too over our budget and my price. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in the apartment. The person..."
"My sister-in-law moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. It is a smaller community. They have staff who are long-term and have been there many years. They welcome the families to be part of the community and visit as often as you'd like. The st..."
"I was very impressed with Sunrise of Schaumburg, but I think my sister would need more of a supported living arrangement because they said if she ran out of money, she would have to leave and I don't want to get into that situation. I was very impres..."
"The second choice for us is Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale. It is close to dialysis. They provide transportation, and it seems easy to transfer your doctor's care to their doctors. The staff who toured me was very friendly. She was helpful. She answer..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Barrington, IL and Nearby Cities
Arlington Heights
$5,804
Barrington
$5,533
Schaumburg
$5,472
Long Grove
$5,385
Lake Zurich
$4,503
Buffalo Grove
$4,502
US
$4,000
Hoffman Estates
$3,627
Paying for Assisted Living in Barrington
Assisted Living costs in Barrington start around $5,533 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Barrington and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Barrington
Barrington seniors who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for financial assistance to pay for assisted living care in Illinois. The Supportive Living Program (SLP) is a Medicaid waiver program that may be used to pay for care available in an assisted living facility. Furthermore, the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative (MMAI) is available to eligible seniors and disabled people in Cook County.
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:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Barrington
Barrington and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Barrington, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Barrington
An affluent suburb of Chicago, Barrington is located in Cook County, north of Chicago. It is home to two assisted living facilities and a further 56 facilities nearby where seniors can get assistance with activities of daily living. Some area facilities also provide specialized care to help seniors with dementia or other disabilities. The Division of Assisted Living, a branch of the Illinois Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities in the state.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Barrington
Barrington has a reputation for safety. Its annual crime rate (per 100,000 people) is 763, below the national average crime rate of 2,837 people.
The village of Barrington is home to world-class medical facilities, including Advocate Medical Group Primary Care, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. Other renowned medical facilities are located in nearby Chicago as well as neighboring suburbs.
There are plenty of arts and culture attractions located in Barrington for seniors to enjoy such as the Catlow Theater and Place de la Musique.
Metra (passenger rail) serves Barrington. There is one station in the village located on Spring Street. All Metra trains are accessible to people with disabilities.
Seniors who choose to reside in Barrington should note that the village’s cost of living index at 145 greatly exceeds the national cost of living index which is 100. Consequently, seniors may feel safer when traversing their neighborhood.
With an average July high of 82 degrees, Barrington summers tend to be hot as well as humid. Seniors with respiratory problems should keep that in mind. Even so, the area’s winters are far more extreme with inclement weather that could include heavy snowfall and a January low of 13.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Barrington
Barrington-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Chapters Living of Barrington
We liked them because it was not very big and seemed more personable. We liked that there were bathtubs in the rooms instead of just showers. They gave us good chocolate chip cookies.
We really liked them. We liked the quality of the staff, the layout, the services, and the entire atmosphere of the place. Everything was a positive. They also had a lot of activities for their...
The Garlands of Barrington is a wonderful. clean, spacious place. I would recommend it to anybody. The staff was very nice during my visit. You can either eat in the common dining room or in your...