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180 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4.2
(25 reviews)
"My dad moved to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, and there's a strong feeling of community. Everyone seemed to care about the residents so much, and I was surprised to find out how well my dad was doing. He's put on some weight during those days. He's eatin..."
$5,077
500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4.1
(34 reviews)
"My mom is at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove. It's very close to me. I really like the memory care program that they have there. My mom has a nice-sized studio with a bed area, a sitting area, a little kitchenette, and a bathroom. Being in memory care,..."
$4,900
7432 West Talcott Ave , Chicago, IL 60631
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Amazing Grace Senior Living seemed like a nice place to take care of the medical needs that my mother-in-law would need. It's assisted living and there are nurses there 24/7. It's close to home and it's religious. So we could go see her and it wi..."
$5,600
PROMOTION!
6441 South Richmond Ave, Willowbrook, IL 60527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"A wonderful concept of providing care. Instead of being an institutional environment, it is a comfortable single-family home that has been designed for this purpose. My grandmother loved the fact that she lived in a single family home, with three..."
$7,500
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
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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
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407 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We like it. The place was new, nice, and clean. They offered lots of things. It's out on a major street, but that's OK. They don't have much grounds though. The rooms were nice...."
$5,502
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
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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
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
4715 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I toured Clarendale Six Corners for my uncle. It's convenient. They seem to care, and that he's going to get the care that he needs. It seemed like a nice place. The staff was very friendly, very informative, and caring. The facility was brand-new. T..."
$4,000
4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I cannot say enough positive things about Galloway Senior Living. Transitioning my dad to Memory Care was a tough decision for our family, but ended up being a great decision. The staff is truly exceptional—kind, compassionate, and engaging. The CNA’..."
$3,900
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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
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800 South River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4.7
(52 reviews)
"There are many things I love about living at Brookdale. The Staff and maintenance will address and take care of any issues. The activity director is the best. She is constantly working with residents to make them happy and smile. I love the variety o..."
$3,595
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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
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1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
4.7
(41 reviews)
"I've been to Brookdale Oak Park several times for events. I actually would move in there now if it wasn't $5000 a month. There's a couple of other people from the senior center that also attend the same events that I do. The staff treats us really we..."
$4,650
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60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4.6
(68 reviews)
"Brookdale Glen Ellyn was very nice, clean, and well-appointed. The dining facilities looked very nice. The pool and exercise facility were nicely appointed. The room that I was looking at was spacious enough for my needs. Tim, who gave me the tour, w..."
$3,660
400 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I moved to The Roosevelt at Salt Creek. I chose it because of its location. The rooms are large and completely reconditioned. They have activities, but I haven't been yet. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The food is very good. They keep..."
$3,195
Assisted Living
Laura
4.0
Review of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
I liked Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, but it wasn't a good fit. They were very, very nice. We had lunch there. My sister having MS, takes longer, and doesn't move as fast, so it was longer than...
Provider response
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Assisted Living
Walter
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
My dad moved to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, and there's a strong feeling of community. Everyone seemed to care about the residents so much, and I was surprised to find out how well my dad was doing....
Assisted Living
Veronica
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
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...
Provider response
Thank you for your wonderful review, Veronica! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciated our ambiance and amenities. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere and professional service. If...
Assisted living communities in Buffalo Grove charge about 7.5% more than Illinois' statewide norm and 7.2% more than the U.S. average. The city is also 4.3% costlier than the neighboring town of Kankakee, but other nearby areas have higher prices; seniors in Rockford pay 8.8% more for assisted living, while those in Bloomington pay 6.9% more, on average.
Buffalo Grove
$4,825
Illinois
$4,488
US
$4,500
Kankakee
$4,623
Rockford
$5,250
Bloomington
$5,160
Seniors in Buffalo Grove pay an average of $4,825 monthly for assisted living.
Illinois Medicaid does not pay for services in assisted living establishments, shared housing establishments or sheltered care facilities. However, there are two Medicaid waivers, including the Supportive Living Program and the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports program, that can pay for services for qualifying residents in supportive living facilities.
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.
Assisted living is one of the cheapest senior care options in Buffalo Grove, but adult day health care is 61.8% cheaper because it only includes medical monitoring during the day in a communal setting. On the other hand, nursing home care is 44.9% more expensive than assisted living, as it includes intensive, 24/7 health monitoring. In-home care is costlier as well, offering seniors help with tasks such as bathing and dressing in their private homes for about 17.5% more per month than the average assisted living community. Similarly, home health care offers customized help with daily tasks as well as light medical support for about 18.5% more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Buffalo Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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