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Caring Stars Winner
Belmont Village Geneva Road
545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
"I knew somebody that was in Belmont Village. It was very good, and the location was good. It was just a little bit...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,800
Assisted Living Communities in Carol Stream, IL
Carol Stream, located in northeastern Illinois, is nestled in DuPage County,...
just under 30 miles west of Lake Michigan and the city of Chicago. It is surrounded by a mix of suburban neighborhoods and green spaces, including several parks and forest preserves. There are approximately 191 assisted living providers in Carol Stream and nearby communities. This type of care costs about $4,825 in the village, slightly higher than the respective U.S. and Illinois monthly averages of $4,500 and $4,488.
In our directory of 3836 reviews reviews, users rated assisted living communities in Carol Stream with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
191 Providers
Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale
285 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
"We moved Mom into Alden Gardens the week it opened (6 years ago) and have been thrilled with every aspect. The staff...
Assisted Living
$5,010
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Glen Ellyn
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
"My 85 year old father has lived at Brookdale for 2 1/2 years. It is the perfect place for him. The grounds outside...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,920
Sunrise of Bloomingdale
129 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
"He'll move in next week, so I don't have a lot of information yet, but we felt comfortable with our decision. Of course...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,110
Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
831 East Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
"Brighton Gardens of Wheaton looked fine. I didn't see any problems with the community. It was clean, homey, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,773
Clarendale of Addison
1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
"We chose Clarendale of Addison for my father because of the professionalism of the salesman, the beauty of the place...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,915
Lexington Square of Lombard
555 Foxworth Blvd., Lombard, IL 60148
"I visited Lexington Square of Lombard, and the rooms were extremely spacious. I didn't meet that many people, but the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,324
Franciscan Court
1996 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185
"Franciscan Court was an excellent place. The guide there was very good. The director there was great, too. If my nephew...
Assisted Living
$4,000
Downers Grove Senior Living
3450 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
"My brother moved in. Their community is great. Everyone is friendly, from the staff to the residents. The nurses, CNAs...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,300
Sunrise at Fountain Square
2210 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard, IL 60148
"It was OK. It was just a little bit out of the area where it would have satisfied my sister. "
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,414
HarborChase of Naperville
1619 N Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
"First off, you have to know that my brother, who is a current resident of Harbor Chase Naperville, could have played one...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,995
Monarch Landing
2255 Monarch Dr, Naperville, IL 60563
"My aunt is a resident at Monarch Landing and she was very happy there. The staff was very nice to her. I saw their...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
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Hearthwood Senior Living
825 Carillon Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
"The people were wonderful. Julie, the one who gave me the tour, was phenomenal, and their follow-up was very good too...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$5,500
Sunrise of Naperville North
535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
"I will transfer my mother here from another facility. She'll be closer to the rest of the family. This place doesn't...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,715
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek
400 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126
"I moved to The Roosevelt at Salt Creek. I chose it because of its location. The rooms are large and completely...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,600
Victory Centre of Elk Grove
975 Martha St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
"We liked it very much. Every person was so accommodating. They tried to follow through and checked back with us...
Assisted Living
$5,870
Victory Centre of Bartlett
1101 W Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
"Rooms are very clean Staff is very nice Food is delicious & plentiful"
Assisted Living
$5,425
Sunrise of Naperville
960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
"This facility was fantastic. Upon entering the facility, a concierge was there to greet you. The room was delicately...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,259
Caring Stars Winner
StoryPoint Naperville
504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
"I did a tour of StoryPoint Naperville. In the particular room we saw that was available, it was a view of a McDonald's...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,848
Encore Village of Schaumburg
350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
"I visited Encore Village of Schaumburg. The staff was great. It was a pretty nice place. I had no problem. It was clean...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$6,300
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Paul8
5.0
Review of Belmont Village Geneva Road
We toured Belmont Village Geneva Road. They have rooms available, and the lady who took us around was great. That place is amazing. They have a brilliant level of care, 100%. It was really great....
Provider response
Thank you for touring our community and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you were impressed with our community, from the beautiful design and cleanliness to our...
Assisted Living
Leonard
3.0
Review of Belmont Village Geneva Road
I went to Belmont Village Geneva Road. It wasn't as nice as I thought it would be. When I went and spoke to the lady, she took me on a brief tour, and everything seemed smaller. It wasn't as...
Provider response
We appreciate you leaving a review of your tour. Our pricing reflects the quality of care we offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our community relations team.
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...
Provider response
Thank you for joining us on a tour of our Geneva Road community. If you would like to share any feedback or further questions regarding your visit, please get in touch with our community relations...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Carol Stream
In Carol Stream, assisted living costs hover around $4,825 per month, although this can vary depending on each community’s features.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Carol Stream
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.
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 Care
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Carol Stream
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Carol Stream
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.
