Algonquin sits in McHenry and Kane counties in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, about 40 miles...
In this guide, we find an average quality score of 4.8 out of 5 stars across local assisted living facilities. To learn about this score, see the 2639 reviews reviews in our directory.
2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
"Clarendale of Algonquin is very lovely. The staff who accommodated me was good, she gave me some cookies. We didn't go...
717 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
"I had a nice tour of Bickford of Crystal Lake. I enjoyed the information that was provided, and Kathleen was very...
4570 Princeton Lane, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
"The care is excellent. Food is homemade and delicious. "
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...
751 Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
"I went to Sunrise of Crystal Lake. I would say it had lovely grounds and a very welcoming facility. The room was of...
965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
"I visited here about three weeks ago, and the person who spoke with us -- she is the one who makes arrangements -- was...
204 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
"My mom has moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. I like it so far; it seems nice. They care about their...
795 N Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Evolve at Lake Zurich, located at 795 N. Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, offers a warm and welcoming environment...
1515 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
"My sister is here. We are very impressed with two things. One, with the physical facility. We find it to be a first-rate...
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...
825 Carillon Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
"We toured Hearthwood Senior Living. I liked the place, but my mom needs more care than independent living. We had a...
350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
"What I like best about Encore Village of Schaumburg's independent living is its overall appearance and architecture. I...
1190 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
"I toured with sales director/tour guide Valentino. He was very knowledgeable and so were the clinical staff. All nurses...
6809 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, IL 60072
"The staff at the Heathers Senior Homes of Ringwood were all very helpful. The only thing that stopped us from choosing...
2875 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
"I have already been to Bickford of St. Charles. It's a lovely place. I live in St. Charles, and the community and what...
500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
"Belmont Village Buffalo Grove was terrific, but they had a limited amount open with the studios and some other family...
1996 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185
"Five stars is not enough. My mother was a resident at Franciscan Court Supportive Living for five years until her...
97 West Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"Victory Centre of Vernon Hills was new and the staff were wonderful. It was more of an assisted living type. The best...
10 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"My mother is in Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes. We chose it because one of her neighbors moved in there. We haven't done much...
975 Martha St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
"I liked the location but I did not like the facility as much as the others. The staff were helpful and friendly. "
Assisted Living
Christine
5.0
Review of Clarendale of Algonquin
Clarendale of Algonquin was very nice and had a very country club atmosphere but very big. They were apartments and not bedrooms. The staff members were so busy. We had an appointment, but the...
Provider response
Christine, we are so happy to read such a great review about Clarendale of Algonquin! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
Assisted Living
Tiana
5.0
Review of Clarendale of Algonquin
My aunt is now at Clarendale of Algonquin. They assessed her for assisted living as opposed to memory care, so that was one reason why we chose them. We positioned it as an all-inclusive hotel type...
Provider response
Hi Tiana, thank you so much for your positive comments about Clarendale of Algonquin! We appreciate you taking the time to share.
Assisted Living
Sandy
5.0
Review of Clarendale of Algonquin
I toured Clarendale of Algonquin. It's awesome, it has a resort feel and the people are fabulous. I talked to the residents and they were happy. I liked the place a lot. They have a lot of options...
Provider response
Sandy, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Clarendale of Algonquin! We hope to see you again soon.
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Algonquin near $6,500, which exceeds the state median by about $1,275. Local rates run approximately $1,180 lower than costs in nearby Kankakee, but other cities in the region have more budget-friendly rates. For example, care costs in Champaign hover around $5,438, while seniors in Bloomington spend around $4,800 on residential services.
Algonquin
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
Eligible seniors may qualify for the Illinois Supportive Living Program Medicaid waiver or the Community Care Program to help pay for assisted living services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Algonquin seniors anticipate monthly assisted living costs of around $6,500, with residential care costs exceeding nonresidential alternatives. For example, seniors who receive private attendance at home pay about $780 less for services, while those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $2,123 per month. However, home health care rates run a little higher at roughly $6,578, and nursing homes are even pricier, with a baseline norm of around $8,669.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Algonquin is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Algonquin’s older adults can turn to many nonprofits and government organizations for assistance. These groups provide benefits advice, support, information and other services in the local area, often free of charge for qualifying seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois. It supports seniors with options counseling, advice and guidance to help them access the services that best suit their needs. It also administers a variety of programs for older adults, such as senior transportation services. |
| Senior Services Associates | (800) 942-1724 | Senior Services Associates is a nonprofit agency that serves seniors and their loved ones or caregivers. It runs several senior centers in Kane County and organizes recreation-, education- and wellness-related activities to benefit older adults. |
| Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission | (630) 232-3550 | The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission helps veterans navigate the VA benefits system. The commission's trained staff understand the benefits system and can help veterans or their immediate relatives access medical care, disability compensation, pensions, pension supplements such as Aid and Attendance benefits and other support that they may be eligible for. They can assist with completing claim forms or filing an appeal if a claim has been denied and can also refer individuals to other support agencies. |
Algonquin-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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