The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Calumet City, IL for 2024
There are 24 Assisted Living Facilities in the Calumet City area, with 1 in Calumet City and 23 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 999 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Calumet City. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Calumet City 4.36 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Dolton with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Assisted Living Facilities in Calumet City, Illinois
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Senior Wyze Senior Care & Assisted Living Hammond IN
200 Russell St #101, Hammond, IN, 46320
Standing In The Gap Inc
5209 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
Triumph Healthcare
5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Calumet City
Located in Cook County, Calumet City is a suburb of Chicago. The area is home to 61 assisted living facilities. The Division of Assisted Living, a branch of the Illinois Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities in the state. These facilities are designed to help seniors with activities associated with daily living. However, some are equipped to provide specialized care for residents who have conditions like dementia or a disability.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Calumet City
- The cost of living in Calumet City ranks 98, just slightly lower than that national average, 100, on the cost of living index; it’s also lower than the state average by one point.
- Calumet City is home to world-class medical facilities, including Ingalls Family Care Center Calumet City, which is open 24/7, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The Calumet City Senior Center, located in Calumet City on Huntington Drive, features fitness classes, flu shots, income tax service, glucose screenings, a senior luncheon program, activities, senior trips, and more.
- In terms of public transportation, Calumet City is served by Pace, a suburban bus and regional paratransit branch of Chicago’s Regional Transportation Authority. Pace offers a reduced fare program for seniors. Although Calumet City does not have a Metra (rail) station, there are other stations such as the station in Hammond, IN, that are within a ten minutes’ drive.
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Calumet City features an average July high of 84 degrees. Summers in Chicagoland can be hot and humid, but winters tend to be more extreme. The average January low is 18 degrees. Ice and snow are commonplace, but Calumet City does have road crews who work to keep streets and sidewalks clear.
- Seniors should note that Calumet City has an average crime rate that exceeds the national average. The national average is 2,837. Cal City’s average crime rate per 100,000 people is 4,238.
Paying for Assisted Living in Calumet City
Assisted Living costs in Calumet City start around $0 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 Calumet City 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.
Cities in Illinois
Chicago Heights
$4,200
US
$4,000
Hazel Crest
$3,080
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Calumet City
Eligible seniors in Calumet City may qualify for financial assistance to help pay for assisted living care in Illinois. The Supportive Living Program is a Medicaid waiver program that can be used to help pay for the type of care available in an assisted living facility. In addition, the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative is available to eligible seniors and disabled individuals in Cook County.Â
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Calumet City
Calumet City 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 Calumet City, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Calumet City
Calumet City-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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Pauline
4
Review of Victory Centre of River Oaks
The rooms at Victory Centre of River Oaks were a nice size, and the place was clean. They have storage areas in the basement with keys and locks. The staff member who assisted me was very pleasant,...
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Dorian632183
4
Review of Victory Centre of River Oaks
Victory Centre of River Oaks was nice, but it was a little far for us. They have pretty much the same things like outings, they take them out to eat, and they have board games, Bible study, and...
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Roslyn401766
4
Review of Victory Centre of River Oaks
I like Victory Centre also. The staff was very attentive and pleasant, and I like the location. The only thing is that they were near the River Oaks shopping mall, and I don’t want to be that...