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Assisted Living Communities in Galesburg, IL
Located in Knox County, about 45 miles from Peoria, Galesburg sits in a region where ...
assisted living communities serve seniors who need daily assistance. These facilities set monthly rates near $5,666 in 2024, compared to Illinois’ median of $5,225 and the national baseline of $5,350.
You can learn more about local assisted living facilities, including their amenities and programs, through the 20 reviews consumer reviews below. Based on these reviews, we find a typical quality score of 4.6 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living costs in Galesburg come in at around $5,666 per month, exceeding the state norm by roughly $440. Rates in nearby communities also tend to run lower. For example, seniors pay approximately $5,012 in Peoria, and facilities in Bloomington and Springfield charge about $4,800 and $4,611, respectively.
Galesburg
$5,666
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Peoria
$5,012
Bloomington
$4,800
Springfield
$4,611
Decatur
$5,198
Paying for Assisted Living in Galesburg, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Galesburg
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.
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 Galesburg, assisted living facilities set fees near $5,666 per month for housing and personal care services. This rate falls about $720 below the cost of nursing home care for those in semi-private accommodations, highlighting the relative affordability of residential care versus institutional placement.
Assisted Living Facility
$5,666
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Note: Since data for Galesburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Carbondale, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Galesburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Galesburg
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.
