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The Grand Victorian of Sycamore
1440 Somonauk St, Sycamore, IL 60178
"It was smaller and quieter than other places. The people seemed nice. However, it didn't have memory care. Once we found...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$4,600
Assisted Living Communities in Sycamore, IL
Sycamore, located in northern Illinois, serves as the county seat of DeKalb...
County and sits approximately 60 miles west of Chicago. The city itself has 64 assisted living communities, but seniors can also choose from other residences nearby. This type of care costs about $5,250 per month in the area, which is higher than the U.S. median of $4,500 and the Illinois baseline rate of $4,488.
Based on our directory of 1025 reviews reviews, Sycamore's assisted living providers have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars, reflecting the quality of care in the city.
64 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
GreenFields of Geneva
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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$7,329
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living
407 W. Comanche Ave, Shabbona, IL 60550
Nestled in the peaceful village of Shabbona, Illinois, Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an inviting assisted...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
$4,500
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of St. Charles
2875 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
"I went to Bickford of St. Charles for my dad. I was very impressed with the person I met there. I was also impressed...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,171
THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE
204 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
"Oak Crest was a very clean place. The problem was that they were expensive. The people were very nice, and they had nice...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
Covenant Living at the Holmstad 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...
Assisted Living
$6,787
The Heathers Senior Homes of Lake in the Hills
4570 Princeton Lane, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
"I volunteer for various programming at this community. The staff is always very kind and helpful and the residents seem...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,200
The Woodlands at Canterfield
901 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, IL 60118
"The Woodlands at Canterfield was beautiful. The apartments were fine, clean, nice, and brand new. We met with several...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,895
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Bickford of Aurora
7 South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL 60506
"Bickford of Aurora was very good. What I liked least was that they didn't concentrate on memory care, but the facility...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,627
Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place
1545 Temple Lane, Rockford, IL 61112
"My husband moved into Cherryvale Place 3 weeks ago. The nurses are very good. I like the place very much. It's very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,995
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of Crystal Lake
717 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
"I have toured many communities and as a healthcare professional, appreciate when the staff is knowledgeable about their...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,475
Victory Centre of Bartlett
1101 W Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
"My mother is happy at Victory Centre of Bartlett. It's a supportive living community. Initially, she wasn't happy, but I...
Assisted Living
$5,425
Bickford of Rockford
960 North Mulford , Rockford, IL 61107
"I had a tour at Bickford of Rockford. It was a nice place. The staff and their residents were very nice. They wanted me...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,410
Morningstar Village
1160 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
"Morning Star Village is a great location. My mom is thriving there. She's like her old self. She receives great care...
Assisted Living
$4,100
Franciscan Court
1996 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185
"My mom is currently in Franciscan Court. The thing I like most about it is it's family-owned. It's kind of small, so...
Assisted Living
$4,000
Jennings Terrace
275 S. LaSalle Street, Aurora, IL 60505
"Jennings Terrace was OK and had everything we needed at that time. The staff was very nice and very helpful. I observed...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$1,936
Grand Victorian of Rockford
3495 McFarland Rd., Rockford, IL 61114
"My mom is in Grand Victorian of Rockford. The facility is beautiful, very nice, and very clean. We liked it immediately...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$4,360
Sunnymere
925 6th Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505
"I visited a few other locations and liked them, until I saw Sunnymere. I love the setting with the views of the golf...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,915
The Brant at Oswego
123 West Washington Street, Oswego, IL 60543
Discover the perfect blend of luxury and compassionate care at The Brant at Oswego Village Community. Our range of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,900
Caring Stars Winner
Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake
965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
"My dad moved in here. It is superb. It’s also close to my brother. They have a Bridge group, they have nice speakers...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,800
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Janeen
5.0
Review of The Grand Victorian of Sycamore
I toured The Grand Victorian of Sycamore. It was a very welcoming place, very bright, very clean, and had a lot of options. We had a very extensive visit and met a lot of the staff. We learned a...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of The Grand Victorian of Sycamore
My husband and I liked The Grand Victorian of Sycamore. When we first looked there, we liked the place. It was clean. It was pleasant. We liked the rooms that they had there. They were nice and...
Assisted Living
Vincent
5.0
Review of The Grand Victorian of Sycamore
The Grand Victorian of Sycamore was clean and fancy. The person who greeted me was very helpful. Their facilities seemed phenomenal. They were priced higher but I could detect that it was probably...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Sycamore's estimated care fees surpass the state norm by $762, as well as the baseline rate across the United States, with a difference of $750. Compared to other cities, Sycamore falls within the upper range for assisted living costs in Illinois. Seniors in Peoria can expect significantly more affordable prices, around $1,119 less. Monthly expenses in Champaign and Chicago remain below those of Sycamore at $4,750 and $4,825 per month, respectively. Bloomington comes closest to Sycamore in cost, with residents paying $90 less.
Sycamore
$5,250
Illinois
$4,488
United States
$4,500
Peoria
$4,131
Champaign
$4,750
Chicago
$4,825
Bloomington
$5,160
Paying for Assisted Living in Sycamore
In Sycamore, seniors spend a median of $5,250 per month on assisted living, although final prices depend on the specific services and amenities available in the community they choose.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sycamore
Illinois has an optional state supplement (OSS) program that helps low-income seniors and seniors receiving SSI payments pay monthly assisted living costs. There is also a Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program that may help offset the cost of assisted living services.
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 Care
Assisted living residences, which typically charge about $5,250 per month in Sycamore, cater to seniors who need help with daily activities but want to live as independently as possible. Offering similar services directly from the senior's house, in-home care and home health care cost an extra $375, with the latter also including basic medical care. Adult day centers provide the most affordable option, at $1,801, but only operate during daytime hours. For individuals with moderate to severe conditions, rates for a semi-private room in a nursing home start at $7,445.
In-Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$5,625
Adult Day Health Care
$1,801
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,445
Note: Data for Sycamore was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rockford, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sycamore
Sycamore 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 Sycamore, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sycamore
Sycamore Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
