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Heritage Woods of Manteno
355 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL 60950
"I was on the waiting list of the Heritage Woods. It was a really nice place. I liked that they would do all your meals...
Assisted Living
$5,460
Assisted Living Communities in Manteno, IL
Manteno sits in the northern region of Kankakee County and offers easy access to I-57, as...
well as numerous long-term care options. In this region, prospective assisted living residents have 46 facilities to choose from, including 46 within Manteno proper. These communities charge around $7,683 per month in 2024, surpassing the state’s baseline of $5,225 and the nationwide norm of $5,350.
To help you evaluate and compare local assisted living options, we highlight 1240 reviews testimonials in the following directory. On average, reviewers give facilities in the Manteno region 4.7 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
46 Providers
Bickford of Bourbonnais
100 Jones Dr., Bourbonnais, IL 60914
"Bickford was a family owned business. It was not as big as the other place I visited, but it seemed very homey. They had...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,802
Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park
10820 183Rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
"The people at Evergreen Senior Living are really responsive and really good. The staffing ratio is really good. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,355
Caring Stars Winner
Two Hearts Homes for Seniors
18220 Clark Street, Lowell, IN 46356
"I'm in Two Hearts Homes For Seniors. It's great, the room is big, and it's the biggest room they have. The staff is...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of Tinley Park
17301 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
"I toured Bickford of Tinley Park. The staff that I met seemed very nice. The girl who gave me the tour was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,323
Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge
4150 Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478
"Victory Centre was nice, but it's too far to go back and forth. It was clean, and the people were nice and friendly...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,695
Victory Centre of Joliet
29 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL 60435
At Victory Centre of Joliet, youll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community...
Assisted Living
$5,225
High Point Residence
16301 S Brementowne Road, Tinley Park, IL 60477
"Tinley court is fantastic, and I cant wait to get in there. Everything there is great, the people are wonderful, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Pricing unavailable
Two Hearts Homes for Seniors - Crown Point
1600 S Feather Rock Dr, Crown Point, IN 46356
"As our mother, Sarajane, aged, she needed different stages of help. Initially, she moved from her home in which we were...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Caring Stars Winner
Residences at Deer Creek
401 U.S. 30, Schererville, IN 46375
"Residences at Deer Creek is very nice. The room is everything you'd expect, and it's very clean, very nice, and very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,549
Majestic Care of Saint Anthony
203 W Franciscan Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
"This is the cleanest, best smelling residential facility I have ever been in. Add the fact that there are nuns abound...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
$2,800
Marian Village
15624 Marian Dr, Homer Glen, IL 60491
"This is the 3rd year that my parents have been in Marian Village and it's been wonderful. They're in a 2-bedroom...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$6,410
Victorian Village
12600 Renaissance Circle, Homer Glen, IL 60491
"Victorian Village was very beautiful, very clean, and the layout was good. The people were very nice, and the staff is...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$5,165
Eden Vista Rock Run
3315 Executive Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
"It was a very nice place, but it wasn't exactly what we were looking for at the time. The place is very clean. The staff...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,400
Bickford of Crown Point
140 E. 107th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307
"We really liked Bickford of Crown Point. It was just very homey feeling. The set-up where residents can walk around...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,258
Timbers of Shorewood
1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404
"Stacey did a great job taking me through Timbers of Shorewood. She was very knowledgeable about the community. It seemed...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,040
Manteno Springs
600 N Birch St, Manteno, IL 60950
"My family member has lived at Manteno springs assisted liveing fo three years .Manteno Springs is a small facility with...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Riverside Senior Life at Bourbonnais
85 E. Burns Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
"I visited Riverside Senior Living. The woman that was in charge of showing the rooms showed me around and showed me one...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,475
Presence Heritage Lodge Assisted Living - Kankakee
995 N. Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
"I've been here for three years now. We're in individual apartments, the rooms are good-sized. We don't have any staff...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
High Point Residence Kankakee
1975 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
"I toured High Point Residence Kankakee. They only had studios right now. The rooms were small. That's about the only...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Concerned friend
4.0
Review of Heritage Woods of Manteno
The facility is wonderful and up kept very well. The staff on the other hand is a different story particularly the afternoon CNA’s. I was talking to one of the girls I didn’t get her name but she...
Assisted Living
Barbara
4.0
Review of Heritage Woods of Manteno
My mother-in-law is in Heritage Woods of Manteno. We chose them because of location and the ratings. She's in a studio right now, but we're on a list for a one-bedroom. It has her bed, her personal...
Assisted Living
Lenore
5.0
Review of Heritage Woods of Manteno
Heritage Woods of Manteno is the one that we're working with. It wasn't a really long visit. They took us to two different rooms, a studio, and then a one-bedroom. They showed us a store, and they...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Manteno, IL and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living rates in Manteno fall near $7,683 per month, exceeding the state norm by about $2,300 and outpacing rates in nearby cities. Facilities in Chicago charge about $1,200 less, and in Peoria, costs come in lower at around $5,012. Rates are even more competitive in Bloomington, where seniors pay roughly $4,800.
Manteno
$7,683
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Chicago
$6,500
Rockford
$5,250
Peoria
$5,012
Bloomington
$4,800
Paying for Assisted Living in Manteno, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Manteno
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 Living in Manteno, IL
Assisted living facilities in Manteno charge approximately $7,683 per month, making this a moderately priced option compared to alternatives that include skilled nursing. By contrast, home health care agencies charge around $6,483 for private attendance. On the other hand, nursing home rates run higher at about $8,562.
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$7,683
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,562
Note: Since data for Manteno is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Kankakee, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Manteno
The Manteno region provides access to a range of organizations and programs with trained specialists who help older adults get the residential care they need. Through the following resources, seniors can speak with legal and financial assistance specialists, connect with community-based services to supplement what they receive in assisted living and find social and recreational programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Manteno area and has services and programs for those aged 60 and over. It partners with GetSetUp to provide free online classes covering a range of topics, such as fitness and wellness, current events, financial advice and age-related issues. The agency has information specialists who help seniors find resources in the community, such as nutrition services, social and recreational programs, transportation and wellness services. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (815) 935-2750 | Prairie State Legal Services has licensed legal professionals who help older adults navigate issues, such as addressing medical or residential care billing errors, understanding assisted living contracts and obtaining necessary care in a facility. The office can also help seniors apply for public benefits that may help cover care and medical costs. |
| Senior Health Insurance Program | (800) 252-8966 | The statewide Senior Health Insurance Program provides free health insurance counseling for those who qualify for Medicare. Manteno seniors can call the program’s helpline for one-on-one assistance from trained volunteers who answer questions about Medicare benefits, available Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and long-term care insurance. Volunteers can also help seniors understand how to protect themselves from health insurance fraud. |
| Catholic Charities | Aging and Disability Services | (815) 933-7791 | Catholic Charities’ Aging and Disability Services are available to everyone aged 60 and over in Manteno and the surrounding region. The organization has volunteer opportunities for older adults and provides information and assistance for those seeking public benefits and community-based services. It also operates as the region’s long-term care ombudsman. |
| Kankakee Veterans Assistance Commission | (815) 937-8489 | The Kankakee Veterans Assistance Commission is staffed with officers who help veterans obtain community-based services, such as health and wellness screenings, medical care, nonemergency transportation and financial assistance. The office can also help qualifying individuals obtain veterans’ and survivors’ benefits and Aid and Attendance, which can help them pay for assisted living. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Manteno
Manteno-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.
