The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Vernon Hills, IL for 2023
There are 23 Assisted Living Facilities in the Vernon Hills area, with 3 in Vernon Hills and 20 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Vernon Hills is $4,770 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,875. Cheaper nearby regions include Buffalo Grove with an average starting cost of $4,015.
To help you with your search, browse the 182 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Vernon Hills. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Vernon Hills 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Long Grove with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 9 families in Vernon Hills find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Vernon Hills, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Vernon Hills, IL
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
Brookdale Vernon Hills
Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
StoryPoint Libertyville
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
HarborChase of Long Grove
Auberge at Lake Zurich
Aspired Living of Prospect Heights
Addolorata Villa
Azpira Place of Lake Zurich
The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
Sedgebrook
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care
The Sheridan at Green Oaks
Libertyville Manor Rehabilitation And...
Deer Park Village
Arboria of Long Grove
Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living
Green Oaks Senior Living
Riverside Foundation
The Wellshire Lincolnshire
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Vernon Hills
A suburb of Chicago, Vernon Hills is located in Lake County, Illinois. It is home to four assisted living facilities with a further 24 located within proximity to its borders. These facilities are licensed and regulated by the Division of Assisted Living, a branch of the Illinois Department of Health. The area’s assisted living facilities provide seniors with a comfortable place to reside while providing assistance with activities associated with daily living.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Vernon Hills
- The Vernon Hills Senior Center is designed for seniors who are 55 and older. It features a meeting place, a kitchen area, pool tables, television, library and book club, dance classes and fitness classes.
- The suburb of Vernon Hills is home to world-class medical facilities, including nearby NorthShore Medical Group, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Seniors who rely on public transportation in Vernon Hills are served by PACE Bus, which also offers paratransit programs. Seniors can ride the bus at a reduced fare. In addition, Vernon Hills features a senior shuttle and dial-a-ride services.
- Seniors who value community safety will be pleased to note that Vernon Hills has a low annual crime rate of 1,494, which is well under the national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 people.
- The cost of living in Vernon Hills is well above the national average index. That index in Vernon Hills is 126; the national average is based at 100. Seniors living on a fixed income should take note of this statistic.
- With an average July high of 82 degrees, Vernon Hills summers are frequently hot and humid. When the heat index is high, seniors with respiratory issues may be advised to stay indoors. The area’s winters are more extreme, however, with inclement weather that could include heavy snowfall and icy conditions. The January average temperature is 12 degrees.
Paying for Assisted Living in Vernon Hills
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Vernon Hills start around $4,770 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills seniors who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for financial assistance to pay for care in an Illinois assisted living facility. The Supportive Living Program is a Medicaid waiver program that may be used to pay for care available in an assisted living facility. In addition, the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative is offered to eligible seniors and disabled people who reside in Lake County to help pay for assisted living care.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills-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 Vernon Hills
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Review of Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
I loved Victory Centre of Vernon Hills. I wanted to live there. The woman who gave me the tour told me that I would be able to move in either May 1st or June 1st, so I got to packing and was excite... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
The tour at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes went very well and that will be the community we will be putting Mom in. Lisa, specifically, was fantastic and she let us know that she came out of retirement t... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes was very nice. The staff was extremely friendly. The marketing sales reps bent over backward to help us. They were very accommodating and they all seemed very qualified. Th... Read more
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