Arden Courts of Geneva
2388 Bricher Road, Geneva, IL, 60134
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Developed nearly 30 years ago, Arden Courts provides a unique approach to caregiving and was created to help people living with memory loss ..."
READ MOREOlder adults who need help with day-to-day tasks such as bathing, dressing or feeding themselves may benefit from moving into an assisted living facility. These communities serve seniors who do not yet require the level of support offered by nursing homes but who struggle to live alone. Assisted living fees in Elgin are typically $4,825 per month, a slight increase on the Illinois median of $4,488 per month and $325 more than the national average.
This guide explores the cost of assisted living in Elgin and looks at other types of care. It also provides some information about organizations offering support to local seniors.
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2388 Bricher Road, Geneva, IL, 60134
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Developed nearly 30 years ago, Arden Courts provides a unique approach to caregiving and was created to help people living with memory loss ..."
READ MORE2150 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169
4.3
(4 reviews)
"It was nice. They offered a high level of care, just a step down from a skilled nursing facility. The facility was nice. The studio they showed was nice. It seemed like a decent place. Everything was furnished. The staff members answered all the ques..."
READ MORE12450 Regency Pkwy, Huntley, IL, 60142
4.2
(12 reviews)
"Everyone seemed like a family at Heritage Woods of Huntley. All the residents, the people that work there, even the cleaning people gave us a very good feeling about the place. Megan showed us around and she was wonderful. She answered all our questi..."
READ MORE795 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Azpira Place of Lake Zurich for my father. It was an outstanding place. It was our first choice of all the places. It was so beautiful. The rooms and the staff were 5-star all the way. The food was outstanding. The staff was professional, he..."
READ MORE219 East Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL, 60187
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It was very good. The person who spoke to us was extremely conscientious, very attuned to my mother, professional, and sincere. The rooms looked good and probably one of the better ones we saw overall. The dining area looked great. Similar to other p..."
READ MORE27 North Bennett, Geneva, IL, 60134
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Covenant Living of Geneva is just steps from the scenic Fox River, nestled in a charming Victorian-style neighborhood in the heart of Geneva..."
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1522 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL, 60134
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is in Robin's Nest Assisting Living. It is a great facility. They have a kitchen area, a living area and a porch area. It is like a home. They have music and art therapy, including yoga once a week. My mom participates in the activities. Their me..."
READ MORE21840 West Lake Cook Road, Deer Park, IL, 60010
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister is moving into Deer Park Village. It's got lots of activities daily and there's a board that's located in different areas within assisted living, and it's nicely done. The other thing we were looking for was therapy and their therapy rooms ..."
READ MORE405 S 7Th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Robin's Nest and the home we went to was very nice, as were the people that we worked with. We personally found that the washroom facilities were not good for my sister, because there was one shared washroom, and she wanted her own washroo..."
READ MORE12500 Regency Parkway, Huntley, IL, 60142
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Deer Path of Huntley was a very nice facility. It was spotless and the rooms were really nice. They had a lot of activities every day that the residents could get involved in, like arts and crafts. I was very happy with it. They had an exercise room ..."
READ MORE825 Carillon Drive, Bartlett, IL, 60103
4.2
(13 reviews)
"I went to The Oaks at Bartlett. I was given several pages of things to look for, and it checked all the boxes. I was told about the activities. I didn't see any because it's a brand new unit. They had a library, exercise room, chapel, gardens, courty..."
READ MORE1079 E Wilson St, Batavia, IL, 60510
4.1
(10 reviews)
"My brother is in Heritage Woods of Batavia. They have nursing staff, they have meals, and they have people that come in and do their labs. He's doing PT and OT there. The tour was great. The first time I toured it, I felt very comfortable with them. ..."
READ MORE825 N 5th Ave, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
4.2
(5 reviews)
"As a health professional that frequently visits elderly care homes I rate this particular care home on 555 Marion ave Excellent. Our father lived here for a year before we moved back to Texas . The staff is so caring and worked to aide our dad in dea..."
READ MORE975 North 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL, 60174
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My sister moved to River Glen of St. Charles because it was immediately available. I was with her when she had a meal and it was wonderful. They had standard activities. They have in-house therapy. They have games like bingo, movies, and rides to sto..."
READ MORE2801 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Plum Creek was a very warm and smaller facility. They seemed to have good coverage with a nursing staff available 24 hours a day, and a small common area like an indoor patio. They had snacks available all the time and a nice dining room, a library, ..."
READ MORE1819 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL, 60134
"It’s bed and breakfast living every day at Robin’s Nest where we strive to provide a relaxed, home environment that provides assisted living..."
READ MOREAssisted living communities in Elgin are overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The department sets rules and regulations that long-term care communities must abide by, covering standards of care, health and safety and other similar issues. The IDPH also maintains a list of licensed assisted living facilities in the state.
On average, seniors in Elgin pay $4,825 per month for assisted living services. Exact fees vary depending on the size of the facility and the level of care and amenities it offers.
Assisted living facilities offer room and board, plus help with ADLs for $4,825 per month. Seniors who prefer to remain in their own homes and have caregivers come to them can get home care ($5,672) or home health care ($5,720) for slightly more. Adult day health care services cost around $3,000 less than assisted living, while skilled nursing care is the costliest at $6,996 per month.
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
Assisted living facilities offer room and board, plus help with ADLs for $4,825 per month. Seniors who prefer to remain in their own homes and have caregivers come to them can get home care ($5,672) or home health care ($5,720) for slightly more. Adult day health care services cost around $3,000 less than assisted living, while skilled nursing care is the costliest at $6,996 per month.
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 Elgin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
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.
Elgin seniors and their families can contact the following organizations for help and information about long-term care services, financial support and ways to offset some of the cost of assisted living care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Illinois Department of Aging | (800) 252-8966 | The Department of Aging runs several programs for older adults in Illinois. These include the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and the Senior Health Assistance Program. The Department of Aging also manages the Long Term Care Ombudsman, which can assist with any concerns about the standard of care in assisted living communities. |
City of Elgin Police Department Senior Services | (847) 289-2533 | The City of Elgin Police Department has a Senior Services program to support older adults. Services include senior education, lock box installation to allow emergency services workers to access a senior's home quickly in an emergency, and an Elderly Services Officer program to engage with the city's most vulnerable residents and help them avoid scams. |
Senior Services Associates | (847) 741-0404 | This organization runs a multipurpose senior center and assists residents of Elgin and Kendall County with their long-term care and Medicaid-related queries. In addition, Senior Services Associates runs senior transportation, health and education-related programs. |
Prairie State Legal Services | (815) 965-2134 | Prairie State Legal Services offers legal aid to low-income individuals in 36 counties across Illinois. It assists with housing, benefits and health-related legal inquiries. Seniors can apply for support via their website or call the helpline. |
Elgin 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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