Memory Care Communities in Joliet, IL

Monthly care costs in Joliet are about $420 more than the Illinois state average and around $400 more than the national median. Rockford and Bloomington are the most expensive options in the state with average costs of $6,563 and $6,450 respectively. The average senior in Carbondale pays the lowest costs at around $1,625 less than those in Joliet.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors in Joliet pay around $6,031 per month for memory care. However, prices will vary depending on the exact location and variety of services offered.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

Seniors looking for affordable care options may want to consider adult day health care at around $1,842 per month. Those requiring 24/7 personal care can look at assisted living, which at $4,825 is more affordable than memory care. In-home care and home health care have similar average monthly costs of $5,672 and $5,720 respectively. Nursing home care is best suited to those requiring full-time skilled nursing assistance. This level of care costs $6,996 per month for a semiprivate room and $8,060 for a private room.

The Illinois Department of Public Health regulates the licensing of memory care facilities in Joliet and throughout the state of Illinois. The department monitors memory care communities and ensures that they are following all required regulations and providing high-quality care to their residents. Seniors and their family members can contact the department to learn about violations and facility operations. 

• Joliet has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. Using a 100-point index system, Joliet ranks at 16.3 for violent crime and 31.4 for property crime. The comparative national averages are 22.7 and 35.4. 
• The city of Joliet has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Seniors living here will experience four distinct seasons each year. The city receives around 28 inches of snow annually, which is identical as the national average. Although the winters can be cold, the summers tend to be warm with plenty of sunny days. 
• The cost of living in Joliet is lower than the U.S. average. On a 100-point index, Joliet ranks at 84.1, making it 15.9% cheaper than the national median. Taxes and housing costs are much lower in Joliet, so it’s an affordable option for budget-conscious seniors. 
• The air quality in Joliet is 66, which is higher than the national average of 58. This makes it an option for seniors with breathing issues who are looking for cities with higher air quality. 
• There are several excellent hospitals in Joliet, including Ascension St. Joseph and St. Francis Campus Healthcare Center. Additional medical facilities and services can be found in the nearby major city of Chicago.