The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mahomet, IL for 2024

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There are 5 Assisted Living Facilities in the Mahomet area, with 2 in Mahomet and 3 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Mahomet is $3,200 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Urbana with an average starting cost of 3,240.

To help you with your search, browse the 90 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Mahomet. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Mahomet 4.73 out of 5 stars.

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Mahomet is a small village located in Central Illinois known for its beauty and small-town feel. It's home to two protected forest areas, as well as Lake of the Woods Golf Course. Of Mahomet's 8,500 residents, 9.7 percent are over the age of 65. Mahomet has two assisted living establishments, and another seven are located in the nearby areas of Champaign and Savoy. Assisted living in Illinois is regulated and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

• Mahomet has extremely cold temperatures in the winter. The average low temperature in January is only 17 degrees, and an average of 20 inches of snow fall each year. By comparison, the U.S. average low temperature in January is 22.6.
  
  
• Although Mahomet has a fairly average cost of living when it comes to grocery, housing and transportation, the cost of health care is 8 percent higher than the national average cost. This will make living in the area unaffordable for many seniors.
  
  
• Transportation options in Mahomet are limited, meaning seniors may need to rely on family, friends or shuttle services offered by their assisted living establishment, which may be limited.
  
  
• The Mahomet area has few facilities to choose from in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Champaign.
  
  
• Seniors living in Mahomet are extremely safe. The area is safer than 92 percent of U.S. cities, and has a violent crime rate near zero. Only 3.82 property crimes per 1,000 citizens occur in Mahomet. By comparison, the state average is 20.49 per 1,000 residents.
  
  
• Illinois exempts retirement income such as pensions and Social Security checks from taxes. Seniors can use these savings to help pay for the cost of assisted living.

Assisted Living costs in Mahomet start around $3,200 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Mahomet and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.