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Assisted Living Communities in Sycamore, Illinois

 

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 2 assisted living communities, but seniors can also choose from 1 other residences nearby. This type of care costs about ...

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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.

Financial Assistance in Illinois

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.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sycamore

The Division of Assisted Living, under the Department of Public Health, has the responsibility of overseeing residential care providers in Illinois. It licenses these communities after reviewing their compliance with state regulations and continually monitors them through periodic inspections to ensure high-quality care. The division also handles complaints about facilities and helps resolve identified problems.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sycamore

 

  • Sycamore boasts pleasant summers, ideal for outdoor activities, with July highs of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters, however, can get intense; temperatures often remain below freezing from December to January. By integrating heating costs into the all-inclusive pricing models, assisted living communities provide a comfortable environment year-round.

 

  • The city records an average of 25 crimes, of any type per square mile, every year, slightly below the U.S. benchmark of 27. In addition, local seniors have a low chance, 1 in 666, of becoming a victim of violent offenses, such as robbery and assault, versus a much higher 1-in-348 rate statewide.

 

  • Sycamore's score of 88.3 on a cost-of-living index reflects lower expenses than Illinois, which averages 93.7 points, and the United States, with a score of 100. Most necessities in the city offer more affordable prices than expected nationally. For example, housing and transportation cost 24.2% and 17.3% less, respectively.

 

  • Illinois has moderately senior-friendly tax policies. It exempts almost all primary sources of retirement income, including pensions, withdrawals from savings accounts and Social Security benefits. At 8%, residents pay relatively high combined sales taxes in Sycamore, but a lower 1% rate applies to food, drugs and medical equipment.

 

  • Sycamore scores 53 on the AARP Livability Index, slightly above the national average of 47. This index rates U.S. communities based on factors affecting residents' quality of life. The city’s exceptional pollution levels and diverse age demographics contributed to its high scores in both the environment and opportunity categories.

 

  • The Voluntary Action Center, a nonprofit agency, offers two affordable transportation options: TransVAC for local trips and MedVAC for out-of-county medical visits. This organization provides complimentary rides within DeKalb County to those aged 60 and over, although it welcomes user donations when possible.

 

  • At Kindred Hospital Sycamore, an acute care facility, seniors can find specialists in cardiology, pain management and long-term rehabilitation. Less than 5 miles away, in neighboring DeKalb, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital offers a wider selection of services, including emergency care, orthopedics and diagnostic imaging.

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.

Laws and Regulations in Illinois

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Janeen

I visited this facility

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...

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Linda

I visited this facility

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...

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Assisted Living

Vincent

I visited this facility

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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