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Assisted Living Communities in Bourbonnais, IL
The village of Bourbonnais sits in Kankakee County in the Kankakee River Valley and contains ...
assisted living communities. These facilities, along with the residences nearby, charge around $7,683 per month in 2024. This indicates a significant increase over the state median of $5,225 and the national norm of $5,350.
In the following directory, you’ll find 618 reviews consumer reviews to help you compare local assisted living facilities and their amenities. Overall, residents and visitors give these facilities a satisfaction score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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Stacey
1.0
Review of Bickford of Bourbonnais
I have nothing nice to say about Bickford of Bourbonnais. Garbage was overflowing. I didn't see any employees or nurses helping people. It took forever for us to get in. The staff during the tour...
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Bernadette
3.0
Review of Bickford of Bourbonnais
We toured Bickford of Bourbonnais. They didn't follow through with our questions. There wasn't anybody there on the tour who could answer any of our questions. The staff members who assisted during...
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Alaine
3.0
Review of Bickford of Bourbonnais
I don't like Bickford of Bourbonnais. I'm getting bills for my mother who's never ever been to the place. I didn't like anything. It was dirty. On my initial tour, the staff was very nice. It's...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Bourbonnais, IL and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Bourbonnais seniors pay around $7,683 monthly for assisted living, which exceeds the state median by over $2,400. Other cities in the region offer more economical care, with rates coming in at about $5,666 in Carbondale and roughly $5,250 in Rockford. Similarly, fees in Peoria compare favorably to the local norm at approximately $5,012.
Bourbonnais
$7,683
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Chicago
$6,500
Rockford
$5,250
Peoria
$5,012
Carbondale
$5,666
Paying for Assisted Living in Bourbonnais, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bourbonnais
In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Bourbonnais, IL
Assisted living costs in Bourbonnais hover near $7,683 per month. This rate runs substantially lower than the cost of nursing home care, which comes in at around $8,562 for shared accommodations. However, seniors who set up home health care services pay about $6,483 for full-time skilled nursing.
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$7,683
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,562
Note: Since data for Bourbonnais is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Kankakee, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais is home to numerous nonprofit agencies and programs to help older adults make important decisions regarding their long-term care. The following table has resources to help older adults navigate the process of transitioning to assisted living through information and referrals, financial and legal advice and linkages to community-based services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide is a local nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to those aged 60 and over in Bourbonnais and the surrounding region. Through this agency, seniors can get information and referrals for services in the community to supplement what they obtain in assisted living, including wellness services, transportation and congregate meals. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (815) 935-2750 | Prairie State Legal Services provides free civil legal services to those aged 60 and over, including help with obtaining public benefits, addressing denied health insurance claims and understanding assisted living contracts. The office can also help with addressing substandard care in residential facilities. |
| Catholic Charities | Aging and Disability Services | (815) 933-7791 | This nonprofit, faith-based organization provides a range of services to older adults in the Bourbonnais region, including volunteer opportunities, money management services and telephone reassurance. It has a long-term care ombudsman who helps ensure high-quality care for those in assisted living. |
| Kankakee Veterans Assistance Commission | (815) 937-8489 | The county’s VAC provides benefits assistance to Bourbonnais veterans and their families, helping them access local, state and federal benefits. It can help qualifying individuals apply for veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, Aid and Attendance and disability compensation, which may help cover assisted living. |
| Senior Health Insurance Program | (800) 252-8966 | SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. It has a helpline staffed with trained volunteers who help seniors identify options for covering assisted living services. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais-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.
