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2308 N. Route 59, Naperville, IL, 60563
For many older adults, assisted living provides a comfortable balance between privacy and personal care services when they need them. Assisted living facilities provide time-saving services such as meals and snacks served daily, housekeeping and laundry services and transportation, enabling residents to explore hobbies and interests. Some facilities have onsite salons, libraries and fitness centers for added convenience. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, Bolingbrook is one of the more expensive Illinois cities for this type of care, with assisted living residents paying $4,950 per month on average. Â
This guide offers an overview of some of the benefits of living in Bolingbrook and things to consider before making the move. It also provides more information on senior care costs, including alternatives to assisted living, and it has a resource table that lists local agencies and programs that support seniors. Â
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2308 N. Route 59, Naperville, IL, 60563
Assisted living facilities in Bolingbrook are officially called residential care facilities, and they comply with regulations set by the Ohio Department of Health. The department has rules and regulations for how many residents a facility must have, the scope of care they must provide, public funding and how they report incidents of abuse. Â
In Bolingbrook, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,950 per month for care. This is about 85 higher than the state median of $4,575 and 15% higher than the rate of $4,300 for the nation as a whole. Â
Bolingbrook seniors pay $4,950 per month on average for assisted living, making this among the most expensive communities in the state for this type of care. The only surveyed city with higher monthly fees is Rockford, where facilities charge $5,113. In Springfield, rates are about $100 less per month than in Bolingbrook at $4,860. Care costs in Decatur are consistent with the national average at $4,269, and in Carbondale, fees are among the lowest in the state at $3,750. Â
Bolingbrook
$4,950
Illinois
$4,575
The United States
$4,300
Carbondale
$3,750
Rockford
$5,113
Springfield
$4,860
Decatur
$4,269
At $4,950 per month, assisted living is among the more economical senior care options in Bolingbrook. Homemaker services, which include meal preparation, housekeeping and companionship, are similarly priced at $4,957 per month for 44 hours of weekly care. Home health aides provide limited skilled nursing services and charge slightly higher monthly rates of $5,053. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,614, and nursing homes charge the highest monthly rates of $8,076 for semiprivate accommodations and $8,532 for private rooms. Â
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home health aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$4,950
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,532
Note: Care cost data for Bolingbrook was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago, was used instead.Â
Eligible senior residents of Bolingbrook, Illinois will find a number of state and federal assistance programs to help them with the cost of assisted living. These include Choices for Care, the Illinois Supportive Living Program and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
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.
There are several agencies and programs in Bolingbrook that provide advice, information and referrals for seniors, helping them make informed decisions regarding their long-term care plans. The following resources offer options and benefits counseling, legal and financial advice and connections with recreational and social activities.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Levy Senior Center | (630) 759-3411 | The Levy Senior Center is open to Bolingbrook residents aged 55 and over. The center has a computer lab where members can access the internet and take technology classes, and it has a large fitness room with age-friendly exercise equipment and classes for all ages. It hosts daily congregate meals with entrees such as roast beef, Texas chili and baked pollock with lemon butter sauce, and it offers a range of one-on-one services such as income tax assistance. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (815) 724-1120 (Will County) (800) 942-9412 (DuPage County) | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is staffed with state-licensed representatives who advocate on behalf of older adults in assisted living. The ombudsman can help seniors identify options for covering services, understand their rights and obtain the services in their care plans. The ombudsman can also mediate disagreements among family members or assisted living residents and resolve issues related to abuse or neglect. |
AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | Bolingbrook seniors can access a range of services and programs through AgeGuide, a local nonprofit agency that serves those aged 60 and over. Through this agency, seniors can participate in free online virtual classes with live instructors providing fitness classes, information on current events, new technology and special interests. The agency administers the state’s Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program, which provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, and it offers access to the Free Transit Ride program. |
VA Chicago Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | The Chicago Regional Office is situated about 25 miles northeast of Bolingbrook and offers in-person and over-the-phone assistance to veterans and their qualifying dependents. Through this office, individuals get one-on-one assistance with determining eligibility for programs that may help cover assisted living services, including Aid and Attendance and veterans’ and survivors’ pension benefits. |
Bolingbrook-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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