Green Oaks Senior Living
14595 W Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL, 60048
4.0
(6 reviews)
"Green Oaks Senior Living is owned and operated by Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC. This is our fifth Spectrum retirement community in I..."
READ MOREIn Gurnee, assisted living facilities charge a monthly median rate of $5,450, which is high compared to the state average of $4,488 and the national norm of $4,500. This fee covers housing, three meals daily, housekeeping and individualized care plans. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who don’t need the intensive medical care and monitoring nursing homes provide but who need a helping hand with daily living activities. Many assisted living facilities have on-site amenities such as libraries, swimming pools and fitness centers, and some allow pets.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living in Gurnee, including financial assistance and funding options that many residents use to pay for services. The guide also lists free assisted living resources for seniors in Gurnee and highlights some laws and regulations local facilities follow.
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14595 W Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL, 60048
4.0
(6 reviews)
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READ MOREThe Illinois Department of Health, Division of Assisted Living, licenses and regulates assisted living facilities in Gurnee and the rest of the state. This division publishes up-to-date information on the rules residential facilities follow, and it has a complaint form for individuals to report incidents of noncompliance or substandard care or living conditions.
In Gurnee, assisted living residents pay average monthly rates of $5,450.
Gurnee’s assisted living facilities charge approximately $5,450 per month for care, which is about $1,000 higher than state and national norms. Seniors in Rockford pay $5,250 for care for a potential monthly savings over Gurnee’s norm, and in Chicago, rates are even lower at $4,825. Farther south in Kankakee, seniors pay $4,623 for services, and rates in Peoria are competitive at $4,131.
Gurnee
$5,450
Illinois
$4,488
United States
$4,500
Rockford
$5,250
Chicago
$4,825
Kankakee
$4,623
Peoria
$4,131
At $5,450 per month, assisted living is among the more moderately priced care options in Gurnee. Seniors pay several hundred dollars per month more for in-home care and home health care, which cost $5,720. This monthly rate only covers care, not living expenses such as housing and meals, further driving up the cost compared to assisted living. Adult day health care is considerably more cost-effective at $1,300, but nursing home care is more expensive at $9,977.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$5,450
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,977
Note: Data for Gurnee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Racine, WI, 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.
The Gurnee region has several nonprofit agencies and programs that serve seniors through information and referral services, options counseling and financial and legal advice. Through the following resource table, older adults can get help with covering long-term care services, connecting with social and recreational programming and navigating the assisted living move-in process.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Senior Center | (847) 244-1101 | The local senior center has a fully outfitted fitness center with low-impact aerobic equipment, as well as a café, a library and activity rooms. It hosts a variety of programs for those aged 55 and over, including fitness classes, games and a durable medical equipment lending closet. |
AgeGuide | (800) 528-2000 | AgeGuide has information specialists who listen to seniors’ needs and refer them to appropriate community-based programs such as transportation providers, financial and legal advisors and nutrition counselors. The agency also assists seniors with applying for state and federal benefits that may cover medical and assisted living expenses. |
Volunteer Opportunities | (847) 377-2000 | Seniors in Gurnee have access to a range of volunteer opportunities throughout the county, letting them serve their community in the capacity that fits their interests, experiences and abilities. Placement opportunities may include the local sheriff’s office, parks, the courthouse, schools, museums and libraries. |
Veterans Services | (847) 377-2575 | The local Veterans Services Office operates the Veterans Assistance Commission, which administers financial assistance, VA pension, Aid and Attendance and disability compensation. It can also help veterans connect with community-based services and programs, such as prescription drug assistance and medical transportation. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 401-8200 | The long-term care ombudsman program can help assisted living residents in Gurnee get the quality of care they deserve. They can help seniors and families assess ways to pay for assisted living, understand residents’ rights and determine what to do in instances of involuntary discharges. |
Prairie State Legal Services | (800) 942-3940 | Prairie State Legal Services provides free legal advice and assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Gurnee region. Seniors can contact the office for help with applying for public and veterans’ benefits and understanding the terms of their assisted living contracts. |
Gurnee 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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