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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairview Heights, IL for 2024

Fairview Heights has two assisted living facilities, and there are about nine more in surrounding cities. These residential facilities are for those who need help with daily living activities. Residents enjoy daily meals and snacks, comfortable suites and apartments with housekeeping services and social and recreational programs. Some facilities accommodate pets and have upscale amenities, such as salons, fitness centers and libraries. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, local assisted living facilities charge about $3,750 per month for services, which is well below state and national averages.

This guide provides more information on senior care costs in Fairview Heights and highlights some of the benefits and drawbacks of living here. It also features some local nonprofit agencies and programs that help seniors obtain the care they need. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Fairview Heights

The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in Fairview Heights and the rest of the state. It ensures a high standard of care by setting minimum guidelines for staffing and staff training, scope of care and nutrition and medication services. It also investigates complaints regarding substandard care. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fairview Heights

  • Fairview Heights has a low cost of living, which may appeal to older adults seeking economically priced care. On average, living expenses are 15% less here than in the nation as a whole and about 10% lower than in the typical Illinois city.  
  • Illinois’s income tax laws are friendly to retirees and may enable them to put more money toward care expenses. Most types of retirement income aren’t taxed at the state level, including Social Security benefits, withdrawals from retirement savings accounts and public and private pensions. Property taxes are high, but seniors may avoid this living expense by obtaining care in a residential facility. 
  • Property crime is more common in the Fairview Heights region than in the typical U.S. community, with the city rating 61.9 on a 100-point index for this type of crime compared to the national median of 35.4. Violent crime is fairly unusual, however, rating 13.7 versus the national average of 22.7. The number of incidents per capita is considerably lower than in nearby cities, such as Collinsville, Washington Park and Caseyville.  
  • Fairview Heights is among the warmer cities in Illinois, which may make it a good option for those who enjoy being outdoors. Summers are warm, with July seeing muggy conditions and high temperatures near 90 degrees, but humidity levels tend to be low throughout the rest of the year. January is the chilliest month with highs in the low-40s, and there are approximately 13 inches of annual snowfall.   
  • Health care services cost about 4% more in Fairview Heights than in the typical U.S. city, and there are only about 150 doctors per 100,000 people compared to the national rate of 210. While there are no hospitals within the city proper, several hospitals are located within easy driving distance, including Memorial Hospital Belleville in Belleville and Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights has competitively priced assisted living services, with residents paying approximately $3,750 per month for services. This is over $800 lower than the state median of $4,575 and $550 less than the national rate.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities 

Fairview Heights ties with Carbondale for the most affordable assisted living rates in Illinois, with seniors in both cities paying $3,750 per month for services. In Springfield, rates are higher at $4,860, and in Bloomington, monthly care fees average $4,968. Rockford has the highest monthly assisted living fees of $5,113.  

Fairview Heights

$3,750

Illinois

$4,575

The United States

$4,300

Carbondale

$3,750

Rockford

$5,113

Springfield

$4,860

Bloomington

$4,968

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living services in Fairview Heights cost $3,750 per month on average, making it among the most economical options for senior care. Only adult day health care, which includes personal care in a daytime community environment, is cheaper at $1,842 monthly. Homemaker and specialized home health aide services cost $4,481 monthly for 44 hours of weekly care and may be good options for those who want to age in place. Nursing home care is the costliest option but is still relatively affordable at $5,355 for shared rooms and $6,479 for private rooms.  

Homemaker Services

$4,481

Home Health Aide

$4,481

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$3,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,355

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$6,479

Note: Care cost data for Fairview Heights was not available, so data for the closest city, St. Louis, MO, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fairview Heights

In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois

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 Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights has numerous organizations and programs to help older adults navigate community resources and care planning. Through the following resources, seniors can connect with social and recreational programs, community-based services and financial assistance. The table also has resources to help older adults identify ways to cover care expenses.   

ResourceContactService
AgeSmart Community Resources(618) 222-2561AgeSmart Community Resources is the region’s Area Agency on Aging. This local nonprofit organization administers a range of services to those aged 60 and over, including information and referrals for community-based services, such as transportation and nutrition services, options counseling and financial advice. The agency houses the long-term care ombudsman program for the Fairview Heights region, advocating on behalf of those in assisted living and ensuring a consistently high standard of care.
St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission(618) 277-5678The county’s VAC serves local veterans and their families by providing information and assistance with accessing benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living expenses. Through this office, seniors can get help with obtaining VA benefits, such as health insurance, medical care, nonemergency medical transportation and tax assistance.
Programs and Services for Older Persons(618) 234-4410Southwestern Illinois College offers a range of services to older adults in the Fairview Heights region through its Programs and Services for Older Persons division. PSOP staff members provide information and referrals to older adults and their families, including local transportation services, short-term counseling, a wellness program with age-friendly exercise classes and an activities department with games, dances and congregate meals. The program also has volunteer opportunities for older adults in the region. These include the Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program and RSVP.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid(618) 398-0958Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is a local nonprofit agency staffed with licensed legal professionals specializing in age-related issues, such as benefits assistance and help with navigating problems related to assisted living. Seniors can contact the office for one-on-one help with obtaining benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, which may help cover local assisted living expenses. The office also helps veterans obtain VA services.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights-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.

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