Carol Stream, located in northeastern Illinois, is nestled in DuPage County,...
In our directory of 3033 reviews reviews, users rated assisted living communities in Carol Stream with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
4.3
(26 reviews)
"My husband is a resident and we were fortunate to transition from rehab to Belmont during Covid. While a stressful time for all they made residents care primary. Everyone we have encountered has been friendly, they know everyone’s name.! During th..."
$4,995
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
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
700 West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60510
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Covenant Living at the Holmstad for my mother. She was familiar with it, and she had a friend living there. The rooms were generous in size, and the staff we met was very helpful and very nice. I liked the fact that they had a pool; my mom l..."
$6,787
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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PROMOTION!
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
3315 Executive Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured. It was clean. One of the families was in the bingo room and her mom, so we could look at her room. They took us through the ladies room, and it looked homey in there. The family had done a nice job at setting that up. Everybody there was su..."
$3,400
7420 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
4.8
(7 reviews)
"It has apartments where the residents could bring in a caretaker, and they can actually live in there. Then they have a nurse and staff, but it's totally different than the other facilities that are memory care. They had a lot of activities, and it ..."
$4,950
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
7 South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL 60506
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I toured Bickford of Aurora. It seems warm and inviting. It's very clean. The staff was friendly. I know this is an odd thing to say, but it smelled clean, which can be an issue based on my experience with other places in the past. The food smelled v..."
$5,627
CARING STARS WINNER
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
370 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
4.8
(16 reviews)
"I love the convenience of having local stores, churches, and banks nearby. After 20 years in Bolingbrook, I’ve been able to maintain old friendships while making new ones. The resident gym helps us stay active and healthy, and the management team is ..."
$3,395
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
CARING STARS WINNER
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
15624 Marian Dr, Homer Glen, IL 60491
4.7
(18 reviews)
"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. ..."
$2,480
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
CARING STARS WINNER
605 Edward Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446
4.7
(33 reviews)
"We have chosen StoryPoint Romeoville. I was impressed with the size of the building. And then they had the memory card right across from it, so that's how big the place was. The upkeep was excellent. It was clean and nothing was out of place. The sta..."
$4,400
Assisted Living
Dale
4.0
Review of Belmont Village Geneva Road
Belmont Village Geneva Road was very good. I liked the place. The person that showed me around was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and was able to answer all my questions. The rooms were average...
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Assisted Living
SweetTart
5.0
Review of Belmont Village Geneva Road
My husband is a resident and we were fortunate to transition from rehab to Belmont during Covid. While a stressful time for all they made residents care primary. Everyone we have encountered has...
Assisted Living
Bill
4.0
Review of Belmont Village Geneva Road
My mom moved into Belmont Village Geneva Road in December. The staff has been very good so far. You pay a community fee upfront which they use to put in new carpeting and paint before you go in, so...
The average cost of assisted living in Carol Stream is $337 higher than the Illinois average of $4,488 and $325 above the U.S. norm of $4,500. Peoria, at $4,131, offers a more reasonably priced alternative to Carol Stream and saves seniors $694 monthly. The average cost in Champaign is marginally lower, at $4,750, a difference of $75. Springfield, the state capital, is more expensive than Carol Stream by $285, at $5,110 per month.
Carol Stream
$4,825
Illinois
$4,488
United States
$4,500
Peoria
$4,131
Champaign
$4,750
Springfield
$5,110
In Carol Stream, assisted living costs hover around $4,825 per month, although this can vary depending on each community’s features.
There are two Medicaid waiver programs that offer financial assistance for the cost of assisted living to applicants who qualify. The Medicaid 1915(b) Waiver Program is also called the Supported Living Program and the 1915(c) Waiver Program is known as the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program.
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.
In Carol Stream, senior care options come at varying costs, determined largely by the scope of care provided. Assisted living costs $4,825 monthly and offers a balance between allowing residents to live independently and providing access to around-the-clock support. In comparison, in-home care, priced higher by $847, offers assistance with daily activities within the senior’s own home. Home health care, for a slightly higher rate of $5,720, combines both personal care and basic medical services. Adult day care is the most affordable option at $1,842 since it’s only available for a limited number of hours daily. Nursing home facilities, costing $2,171 more than assisted living for a semi-private room, provide comprehensive medical support.
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 Carol Stream was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Carol Stream 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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