Senior Wyze Senior Care & Assisted Living Hammond IN
200 Russell St #101, Hammond, IN, 46320
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Chicago Heights, nestled in northeastern Illinois, sits approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, offering easy access to Interstate 57. Local seniors can choose from 1 assisted living providers within the city, as well as 22 nearby, for a midrange cost of $4,623 per month. This rate exceeds, although by a small difference, both the state norm of $4,488 and the U.S. median of $4,500.
In our directory, which features 967 reviews reviews, assisted living residences in Chicago Heights maintain an average rating of 4.16 out of 5 stars stars.
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200 Russell St #101, Hammond, IN, 46320
5209 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
Residential care providers in Chicago Heights go through a strict licensing process with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and more specifically, its Division of Assisted Living. The agency ensures that communities adhere to state health and safety codes. It also conducts frequent inspections, both announced and unannounced, and tracks complaints filed by residents or their families.
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In Chicago Heights, estimated median expenses for assisted living hover around $4,623 per month.
Assisted living rates in Chicago Heights exceed the standard $4,488 charge across the state, as well as the U.S. median rate of $4,500. Fortunately, local seniors can expect lower prices than in other major cities of Illinois. Champaign comes in with a slightly higher cost, about $127 more, while Chicago residents pay an even more expensive baseline rate of $4,825 per month. Cost differences widen further in Springfield and Rockford, where assisted living communities typically charge $487 and $627 more than in Chicago Heights, respectively.
Chicago Heights
$4,623
Illinois
$4,488
United States
$4,500
Champaign
$4,750
Chicago
$4,825
Springfield
$5,110
Rockford
$5,250
Assisted living, a cost-effective solution at $4,623 per month, offers support with daily activities and a range of amenities, allowing seniors to maintain their independence while receiving the care they need. For individuals who would rather stay in their own homes, in-home care and home health care cost approximately $525 more. While both provide assistance with basic tasks, the latter also includes some medical services. Nursing homes typically offer 24/7 supervision by licensed professionals, making them a suitable option for seniors with complex medical needs. This advanced level of care, however, results in a high median monthly price, approximately $7,133 for a semi-private room.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,148
Assisted Living Facility
$4,623
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,133
Note: Data for Chicago Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kankakee, was used instead.
Eligible seniors in Chicago Heights can receive help paying assisted living costs through the Illinois Supportive Living Program. The Support Living Program does not cover boarding expenses, which can be paid through Supplemental Security Income or Social Security.Â
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:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Chicago Heights 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.
Assisted Living
Melanie
5
Review of Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing
My mother will be moving into Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing. It's supportive living. They have a lot of activities, and they have a lot of assistance for seniors with meals and just overall...
Provider response
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad to be of service.
Assisted Living
Robert
4
Review of Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing
We visited both independent living and assisted living of Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing. I liked two things about it: they have little kitchenettes in their units, and the other thing is that...
Provider response
Thank you Robert! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour. We'll pass the kudos along to the team.
Assisted Living
Barbara
5
Review of Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing
I liked Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing. Their apartments were beautiful. They had bathroom facilities and a little kitchen area that my sister could use; even the studio apartment was lovely. The...