The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in St. Charles, IL for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in St. Charles, IL

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Caring Star 2016

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

Provides: Assisted Living
600 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
"My tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles was amazing. I walked in the door and they greeted me. They had a little sign up there with my name on it. It was great. You felt like you were just part..." More

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Caring Star 2023

Bickford of St. Charles

Provides: Assisted Living
2875 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
"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...." More

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Robin's Nest Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1101 Geneva Road St, St. Charles, IL 60174
"The caregivers do not care! The nurse, Caroline, would yell and belittle my mom constantly. They are not knowledgeable and would try to send my mom to the psych ward every time she got a UTI...." More

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Robin's Nest

Provides: Assisted Living
405 S 7Th St, St. Charles, IL 60174
"We visited Robin's Nest and the home we went to was very nice, as were the people that we worked with. We personally found that the washroom facilities were not good for my sister, because there..." More

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River Glen of St. Charles

Provides: Assisted Living
975 North 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
"The staff here is very caring, and attentive. They treat my husband's brother like family. They have a chef that prepares wonderful food, and my brother-in-law is very eager for the meals. The..." More

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Caring Star 2015

GreenFields of Geneva

Provides: Assisted Living
0N801 Friendship Way, Geneva, IL 60134
"The biggest selling point of GreenFields of Geneva for us was that it has a life plan, so my sister can stay there the rest of her life. She moved there a week ago, and she's in assisted living...." More

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Franciscan Court

Provides: Assisted Living
1996 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185
"I liked Franciscan Court. It was a smaller place and I kind of liked that. When you walk into the place, you just know that it's meant to be. The place was clean. Everybody was attentive. The rooms..." More

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Chapters Living of Northwest Chicago

Provides: Assisted Living
1035 Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
"At Chapters Living of Northwest Chicago, we recognize it’s a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitment to personalized care, our compassionate teams..." More

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BlackBerry Pines RAL

Provides: Assisted Living
41W723 Northway Dr., Elburn, IL 60119
"My wife has moved into BlackBerry Pines RAL. I went out there and saw it, I met with the people, listened to what they had to say, and then I made a decision. My wife has a regular hospital bed in..." More

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Covenant Living at the Holmstad Assis...

Provides: Assisted Living
700 West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60510
"We chose Covenant Living at the Holmstad for my mother. She was familiar with it, and she had a friend living there. The rooms were generous in size, and the staff we met was very helpful and very..." More

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Victory Centre of Bartlett

Provides: Assisted Living
1101 W Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
"We went to visit Victory Centre of Bartlett and it had a nice atmosphere to it. The rooms were all decent. It was perfect if you wanted an assisted living facility. " More

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Heritage Woods of South Elgin

Provides: Assisted Living
700 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
"My dad is currently at the assisted living of Heritage Woods of South Elgin, and he just feels at home there. The people are friendly and the food is good, I would recommend this place. The value..." More

The Landings

Provides: Assisted Living
2450 W Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia, IL 60510
"The Landings was very, very impressive. The facility was very modern and up-to-date. It reminded me of a fine hotel. It was just very elegant. It was reasonably priced. The rooms were a little..." More

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Caring Star 2015

Arden Courts of Geneva

Provides: Assisted Living
2388 Bricher Road, Geneva, IL 60134
"Developed nearly 30 years ago, Arden Courts provides a unique approach to caregiving and was created to help people living with memory loss enjoy residential living while receiving the professional..." More

The Oaks at Bartlett

Provides: Assisted Living
825 Carillon Drive, Bartlett, IL 60103
"I went to The Oaks at Bartlett. I was given several pages of things to look for, and it checked all the boxes. I was told about the activities. I didn't see any because it's a brand new unit. They..." More

Covenant Living of Geneva

Provides: Assisted Living
27 North Bennett, Geneva, IL 60134
"Covenant Living of Geneva is just steps from the scenic Fox River, nestled in a charming Victorian-style neighborhood in the heart of Geneva, IL. Here, in one of the best retirement communities in..." More

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Robin's Nest Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1522 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL 60134
"Mom is in Robin's Nest Assisting Living. It is a great facility. They have a kitchen area, a living area and a porch area. It is like a home. They have music and art therapy, including yoga once a..." More

Heritage Woods of Batavia

Provides: Assisted Living
1079 E Wilson St, Batavia, IL 60510
"We're heavily interested in Heritage Woods of Batavia. It looked like a nice place. It seemed clean. The residents seemed happy. The staff was all very friendly. I saw a studio room and it looked..." More

Halina's Senior Services

Provides: Assisted Living
825 N 5th Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174
"As a health professional that frequently visits elderly care homes I rate this particular care home on 555 Marion ave Excellent. Our father lived here for a year before we moved back to Texas . The..." More

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Robin's Nest Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1819 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL 60134
"It’s bed and breakfast living every day at Robin’s Nest where we strive to provide a relaxed, home environment that provides assisted living necessities that are impeccable and affordable...." More

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in St Charles

    St. Charles, nicknamed “Pride of the Fox,” lies 40 miles west of Chicago on the Fox River. Once known as the pickle capital of the world, this mid-sized city is home to just under 33,000 people. Seniors make up 15.5 percent of this population and can choose from five assisted living facilities (ALFs) in town and over 40 in the surrounding areas.  All ALFs are regulated by the Illinois Department of Health Division of Assisted Living.   

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in St Charles

    • St. Charles has a wealth of arts and culture to offer seniors from galleries and museums like the St. Charles History Museum and Durante House Museum to theaters such as the historic Arcada theater. Seniors 50 and above can visit the Park District’s adult activity center for games, classes and social activities.  
       
    • Cost of living in St. Charles is 17.3 percent higher than other U.S. cities. Housing is the biggest factor for this with transportation, grocery and health costs all scoring right around national medians.  
    • The climate in St. Charles varies from highs of 83 degrees Fahrenheit in July to lows of 14 degrees in January. The city gets a fair amount of snowfall, 30 inches annually, which may affect seniors who enjoy the outdoors. Rainfall is slightly below average at 34 inches per year. 
       
    • Seniors can feel safe in St. Charles as the crime rate is fairly low with violent crime at 22 out of 100 (high) crime. Property crime scores 26.9 out of 100.  
       
    • Seniors needing access to public transportation can ride the SCAT buses around town for a reduced fare. The Ride in Kane Program offers door to door service 24 hours a day for seniors over 65. 
       
    • Illinois is considered a retirement tax friendly state since it exempts social security benefits and almost all other retirement income including pensions and retirement savings accounts. Seniors on a budget should note that Illinois does have high sales tax. 


    Paying for Assisted Living in St Charles

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Illinois

    $6,229.00 Batavia
    $5,664.00 Geneva
    $5,162.00 Bartlett
    $4,995.00 Carol Stream
    $4,771.00 St Charles
    $4,725.00 Elgin
    $4,000.00 US

    Assisted Living costs in St. Charles start around $4,771 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 St. Charles 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.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in St Charles

    While Illinois does not provide direct financial assistance for room and board, seniors who are looking for aid to offset costs can apply through HealthChoice Illinois, a program which helps pay for things like personal care and transportation. Dual eligible seniors with Medicaid and Medicare may also apply for the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative (MMAI), a managed care program that helps with activities of daily living and medical services. 

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

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    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.


    Free Assisted Living Resources in St Charles

    St Charles and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free assisted living resources in St Charles, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in St Charles

    St Charles-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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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in St. Charles

    • Review of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

      My tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles was amazing. I walked in the door and they greeted me. They had a little sign up there with my name on it. It was great. You felt like you were just part ... Read more

      Heather
    • Review of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

      We had a very good tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. It's very well-kept. The apartments were very nice, more than adequate, and very spacious. It's got the standard features for the handica... Read more

      Steven
    • Review of River Glen of St. Charles

      River Glen of St. Charles was a great place. It was in perfect shape. They had beautiful room sizes and the layouts were nice. The lady who gave me the tour was very nice and showed us everything t... Read more

      Mary
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