Discovery Village Hoffman Estates
1515 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
"My dad is now here. It is very clean. The food is excellent. They have very excellent staff. They are top notch. He has...
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1515 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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Assisted Living
Leonard
4.0
Review of Eden Vista Hoffman Estates
I toured Eden Vista Hoffman Estates. The girl there, Nikki, was very, very helpful. She answered all the questions I had. She took me on a tour. I spoke to a couple of residents who said they loved...
Assisted Living
Leonard
4.0
Review of Discovery Village Hoffman Estates
I toured. I thought the place was very nice. If my mom were going to go into assisted living, it'd be a perfect place for her. Denise answered every question I had for her. She showed me every...
Assisted Living
Linda
4.0
Review of Discovery Village Hoffman Estates
I'm in here. I like the ability to get around, the structure of the place, and the convenience. The staff is very kind. The food is excellent. The food choices and the quality are good. I like the...
Assisted living costs vary throughout Illinois depending on local living costs. Hoffman Estates is one of the pricier options in the state, with older adults paying approximately $4,950 per month. While this is nearly 10% higher than the state average, the village is an affordable alternative to Rockford, where facilities charge $5,113. In Springfield, care costs are comparable at $4,860, and in the Champaign area, rates are lower than state and national figures at $4,163. Assisted living in Peoria, located about 170 miles south of Hoffman Estates, is among the most cost-effective options in the state at $3,800.
Hoffman Estates
$4,950
Illinois
$4,575
The United States
$4,300
Peoria
$3,800
Rockford
$5,113
Springfield
$4,860
Champaign Area
$4,163
Seniors in Hoffman Estates pay $4,950 per month on average for assisted living services. This exceeds the state median monthly average of $4,575 and the national rate of $4,300.
In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities provides financial support to help pay for care services in some assisted living facilities, but it does not cover 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 Hoffman Estates have several home-based and residential community-based care services available to them, depending on their needs and budgets. Those seeking a budget-friendly option may consider adult day health care, which costs $1,614 monthly. Assisted living is a few thousand dollars higher at $4,950. Seniors who live in their own homes pay $4,957 per month on average for homemaker services and $5,053 for specialized home health aide services. Those who need around-the-clock medical monitoring may be good candidates for nursing homes, which charge $8,076 for shared rooms and $8,532 for private accommodations.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$4,950
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,532
Note: Care cost data for Hoffman Estates was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago Area, was used instead.
Finding the right assisted living facility in Hoffman Estates can be a challenge. Fortunately, seniors have access to a broad range of resources to help them make decisions regarding their care. The following agencies and programs provide information and referrals for community-based programs, such as options counseling and legal assistance, as well as access to social and recreational programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeOptions, Inc. | (800) 699-9043 | Seniors in Hoffman Estates access information, assistance and referrals through AgeOptions, Inc., a local nonprofit agency that serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Cook County. It has benefits counselors who screen older adults for eligibility for benefits that may help them cover assisted living services, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. It hosts interactive online workshops for those with ongoing health conditions, and it has a program to help nursing home residents transition to assisted living. The agency also serves as the region’s long-term care ombudsman, educating assisted living residents of their rights and advocating on their behalf. |
| Hap & Jan Wittkamp Senior Center | (847) 781-3634 | The local senior center hosts a broad range of free activities for older Hoffman Estates residents, including Wii Bowling, stitching and crafting groups, book clubs, cards and games and social lunches. It has age-friendly fitness classes, such as gentle yoga, tai chi and Forever Strong, which focuses on preventing muscle loss. The center also hosts day trips, such as the annual holiday Lights Trolley Tour and visits to local botanical gardens and orchards. |
| VA Chicago Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | The nearest Veterans Administration regional office is located in Chicago, about 30 miles southeast of Hoffman Estates. The office provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits counseling to help qualifying veterans and their families obtain benefits that can help cover assisted living costs. The office also screens veterans for eligibility for health insurance, medical care and veterans’ home placement, which can help them control out-of-pocket costs. |
| Legal Aid Chicago | (888) 401-8200 | Legal Aid Chicago serves as the long-term care ombudsman for the Hoffman Estates region. Its legal professionals can help residents understand their rights and resolve issues that arise in assisted living, such as problems with intake and discharge procedures, billing errors or substandard care. |
Hoffman Estates-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.