
Seminary Village
2345 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL, 61401
4.7
(3 reviews)
" My parents have been at Hawthorne Inn for several months now. They love it and so do My sisters and I. "
READ MOREGalesburg is a compact city that serves as the seat of Knox County. Of Galesburg’s 30,197 residents, one in five are seniors aged 65 and older. The city is known for its vibrant downtown district and historical sites, many of which pay tribute to its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Assisted living care includes room and board and help with activities of daily living in a nonmedical facility staffed by caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assisted living communities range in size from small, family-style residences to large, multistory facilities equipped with a number of resort-style amenities. This level of care is ideal for older adults who no longer want to live independently, but who don’t need the intensive support and medical services provided in a nursing home. In Galesburg, the average monthly rate for assisted living is $3,478, which is well below the Illinois and U.S. medians.
This guide examines the average cost of assisted living and other senior care options in Galesburg. It also provides factors to consider about retiring in Galesburg and information on available area resources for seniors.
2345 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL, 61401
4.7
(3 reviews)
" My parents have been at Hawthorne Inn for several months now. They love it and so do My sisters and I. "
READ MORE311 E Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My Mom and Dad moved here this year after they both had double pneumonia. They left a home where they had lived for 30 years. My Dad said he felt like he was finally living in his golden years. My mom loves it because she doesn't have to cook, cle..."
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Assisted living facilities in Galesburg are required to comply with state rules and regulations outlined in the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. The Illinois Division of Assisted Living inspects and licenses assisted living facilities statewide.
Galesburg assisted living residents pay an average of $3,478 for their care, which is $595 below the Illinois statewide average of $4,575, and $822 less than the nationwide median of $4,300. In nearby Rockford, rates are significantly higher at an average of $5,113 per month. Galesburg’s rates are also well below what seniors pay in other Illinois cities, including Peoria ($3,800), Springfield ($4,860) and Bloomington ($4,968), and it’s one of the most affordable places in the state for assisted living care.
Galesburg
$3,478
Illinois
$4,575
The United States
$4,300
Rockford
$5,113
Peoria
$3,800
Springfield
$4,860
Bloomington
$4,968
Assisted living is one of several long-term care options available to Galesburg seniors. Pricing for senior care in the area starts at $1,430 per month for adult day health care, while assisted living runs about $3,478 per month. Forty-four hours of weekly in-home care from either a homemaker or home health aide costs an average of $4,385 per month. Nursing home care is the costliest option, with rates averaging $6,235 per month for a semiprivate room, and $6,524 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,430
Assisted Living Facility
$3,478
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,235
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$6,524
Note: Care cost data for Galesburg was not available, so data for the closest city, Davenport, Iowa, was used instead.
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.
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.
Seniors in Galesburg can access a range of free and low-cost programs and services offered through government organizations and nonprofit agencies. These services include social and recreational opportunities, preventative health screening clinics, case management and wheelchair-accessible transportation.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Volunteer Network on Aging | (309) 342-1153 | The Volunteer Network on Aging is a non-profit agency that offers a range of services for seniors aged 60 and older in Galesburg and the surrounding area. VNA programs include congregate dining and home delivered meals; Medicare counseling; Options counseling and free adult incontinence products for low-income seniors in need. |
Knox County Veterans Assistance Commission | (309) 345-3877 | Galesburg veterans and their family members can contact the Knox County Veterans Assistance Commission for help navigating the VA benefits system. Commission staff can assist veterans with service- and non-service-related claims, provide up-to-date information on VA benefit programs and arrange free transportation to and from nearby VA clinics and hospitals. |
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging | (309) 793-6800 | The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is a government-funded nonprofit organization that provides a number of free services for seniors and their caregivers. The WIAAA is the regional Aging and Disability Resource Center. Seniors can contact the WIAAA for free legal assistance, to sign up for fall prevention workshops and for information and assistance about local long-term care options such as assisted living. |
Galesburg Paratransit | (309) 345-3686 | The City of Galesburg operates a wheelchair-accessible paratransit service for those who are unable to use the regular fixed-route bus service due to disability. Qualified seniors can use paratransit to travel to non-emergency medical appointments and run errands within Galesburg Monday through Saturday. One-way daytime fares are $1, and care attendants ride for free. |
Galesburg-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.