The suburban community of McHenry offers views of the Fox River and sits about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. In this region, 23 assisted living facilities accommodate seniors with daily care needs, including 5 within McHenry proper. These facilities charge around $6,500 per month in 2024, which exceeds the state median of $5,225 and the national norm of $5,350.
In this directory, we provide 436 reviews reviews from assisted living residents, families and staff in the McHenry region, which indicate an overall satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
3300 Charles J Miller Road, Mchenry, IL 60050
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My parents moved there in 2014, and my dad passed in 2018, with my mom staying on until her recent passing this fall. In the 10 years they were there, we were extremely pleased. The quality of the food was a bit of a roller coaster, but in the past t..."
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4609 W Crystal Lake Rd, Mchenry, IL 60050
3.8
(13 reviews)
"Heritage Woods of McHenry is close by, it's very well taken care of, and they seem to care about their people. They have staff on hand to help as needed. There are plenty of different choices for food. My dad would be able to bring his own furniture ..."
$5,200
1309 Meadow Ln, Mchenry, IL 60050
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The personal attention my mother gets at Maya's Villa makes her feel at home. The care and attention my mother is receiving is unmatched to any other facility we looked into. They have all the care and resources that any large facility can offer. Aft..."
$4,200
8351 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is here and they've got very friendly staff. They're very concerned about her care. They have a lot of activities. It's very clean. I would live there myself. They have bingo, exercise, and field trips where they go to some of the local sto..."
$4,150
825 Carillon Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I'm at The Oaks at Bartlett. The rooms and the layout are excellent. They are spacious. It has a large bedroom and a comfortable front room. The kitchenette is perfectly laid out for ease of use. The amenities are very comfortable and easy to access ..."
$4,058
510 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mom has been here for eight years now, and she's been happy there. She considers it her home. They take good care of her, and we never had any problem. My mother is a very picky eater, and they make her what she wants. It's got to be good because ..."
$3,500
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1190 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My sister was living at Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. It's very clean and very friendly. Their approach was excellent. Their food was sufficient, but it could use a variety. My sister's room was more than adequate. It's a nice size. She was in on..."
$4,595
4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I had been to Galloway Senior Living, so it was interesting to see how they have adjusted the facilities to become senior care. I had been there when it was a hotel and a country club because my sister had her wedding reception there, and they did a ..."
$3,900
1550 N Country Club Parkway, Elkhorn, WI 53121
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I went to look at the Frontida of Elkhorn. The rooms looked great. They were very spacious and nice. Everything looked clean and well-maintained. The staff member who I met seemed very friendly and helpful. They had a courtyard, a bar area, and a pla..."
$5,670
CARING STARS WINNER
800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
4.7
(24 reviews)
"The staff is the friendliest nicest group of people I have ever met. The apartments are gorgeous and the food is fantastic. Stress - free and maintenance free living that’s generally makes you happy. Sedgebrook has such a wonderful environment that I..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
800 South River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4.7
(55 reviews)
"I am very happy at Brookdale Des Plaines. I love the ladies I have met and have my meals with everyday. The residents and staff and very friendly and will go out of their way to help you. I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines...."
$2,515
1700 Teut Rd., Burlington, WI 53105
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My mom is in Oak Park Place Burlington. She is settled and happy. I'm very happy with them. It's clean, inviting, and safe. The people who work there are lovely and give my mom the attention that she deserves. The food looks good. They have a chef. T..."
$5,150
CARING STARS WINNER
16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I know someone that lives here. The rooms are nicely sized with their own bathrooms. They have a dining room where their meals are served to them, and a separate living room area where they can watch TV or do whatever activities are scheduled. The ..."
$4,100
CARING STARS WINNER
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
4.6
(21 reviews)
"The facilities are well kept with more spacious apartment floorplans than others in a similar location and price point. The activity areas are large and well appointed for the daily activities, entertainment, and educational offerings. Their dining s..."
$4,170
CARING STARS WINNER
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
4.6
(64 reviews)
"In 2024 I lost my husband unexpectantly and was living alone in a large house in Schenectady, NY. It had stairs I had fallen on twice when my husband was alive. My two children live in Chicago and were afraid of me falling again and getting hurt or g..."
$3,365
CARING STARS WINNER
7905 36th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I was very blessed to find such a wonderful place for my Mother and Father. My Father passed away, but my Mom still lives in their one bedroom apartment. There is a cleaning lady who comes once a week and also does the laundry. I love Mom’s charmi..."
$4,500
350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
4.5
(21 reviews)
"I visited Encore Village of Schaumburg. The staff was great. It was a pretty nice place. I had no problem. It was clean and convenient to get around. Everything was right there. You didn't have to walk them out to get here and there. The patio was cl..."
$2,875
CARING STARS WINNER
2875 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
4.5
(23 reviews)
"I visited Bickford of St. Charles. My daughter toured with me. The staff showed us around and spoke with us for an extended time. She wasn't in any hurry at all. She showed us the memory care. There were people doing games and keeping their mind goin..."
$5,171
CARING STARS WINNER
901 Florsheim Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048
4.5
(32 reviews)
"I went to StoryPoint Libertyville. It was pretty nice, except that I'm an African American man, and there weren't any African American residents there. I didn't feel as comfortable going there as I would if there had been some African American men or..."
$4,350
CARING STARS WINNER
22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
4.5
(25 reviews)
"I went to Lake Barrington Woods. The lady who met us was very informative and very helpful. She took us on a tour of the facilities. They were very nice, very clean and very modern. We went to one room, which was a two-bedroom and it was very nice. S..."
$3,895
Assisted Living
Susan
4.0
Review of Heritage Woods of McHenry
We toured Heritage Woods of McHenry. The only downside, I felt the rooms were a little bit small. They were very accommodating. One thing my husband noted is that many people who work there have a...
Assisted Living
Kathleen Massat
5.0
Review of The Courtyard of McHenry
My parents moved there in 2014, and my dad passed in 2018, with my mom staying on until her recent passing this fall. In the 10 years they were there, we were extremely pleased. The quality of the...
Assisted Living
Larry Psonak
5.0
Review of The Courtyard of McHenry
My mother was a resident at Randall Residence/Courtyard of McHenry from September of 2021 to June of 2023. While there was some concern by some family members that we were moving her out of her...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that in McHenry, seniors budget around $6,500 per month for assisted living. This rate exceeds Illinois’ median of $5,225 and surpasses care costs in many nearby communities. For example, seniors in Peoria pay about $5,012, and rates in Bloomington come in near $4,800. However, in Kankakee, fees surpass the local median at approximately $7,683.
McHenry
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
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.
McHenry's assisted living communities charge around $6,500 per month. This rate falls below the cost of home health care, which hovers near $6,578, and it offers about $2,200 in savings over nursing home care. However, seniors pay lower rates of roughly $5,720 for in-home care, and those who attend adult day health care facilities spend approximately $2,123 monthly.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for McHenry is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Older adults in the McHenry area get support, information and assistance from various local organizations and programs. The following table features local resources to help older adults find the best residential care solutions for their needs and identify options for paying for services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide is the Area Agency on Aging for McHenry and the surrounding region. This agency provides a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over, including information and referrals for community-based services, health insurance options counseling, friendly visitors and health and wellness workshops. The agency also has online classes through GetSetUp, covering topics, such as hobbies and interests, current events, technology training and wellness. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (815) 344-9113 | Prairie State Legal Services is a local nonprofit organization that provides a range of civil legal services to those aged 60 and over to protect individuals’ rights and help them obtain the care and benefits they’re entitled to. Through the local office, seniors can get help with obtaining Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security, which can help them pay for assisted living. |
| Senior Health Insurance Program | (800) 252-8966 | Illinois’s Senior Health Insurance Program is a volunteer-operated program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. Seniors can call the program’s helpline for assistance with understanding Original Medicare’s benefits and determining whether the supplemental coverage of Medicare Advantage is right for their needs. The helpline can also help seniors determine whether they may qualify for Medicaid. |
| Senior Services Associates | (815) 344-3555 | Senior Services Associates is a local nonprofit organization that provides a range of social, recreational and wellness programs for area seniors. Its McHenry location hosts monthly blood pressure screenings, birthday celebrations, movie matinees, age-friendly fitness classes and Coffee Klatch, which features free coffee and pastries. The organization also provides information and assistance to help seniors connect with community-based programs to supplement what they receive in assisted living. |
| Veterans Assistance Commission | (815) 334-4229 | The Veterans Assistance Commission serves older veterans in the McHenry region through advocacy, outreach and information services. Veterans can speak with trained officers who help them identify and apply for VA benefits that can help cover assisted living services, including pension programs, disability compensation and Aid and Attendance. The office can also help individuals determine whether they qualify for VA medical care or health insurance. |
McHenry-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.
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