Oak Park Oasis
625 N. Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302
"Oak Park Oasis is a senior living provider located in Oak Park, IL. It offers a variety of care types including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-..."
READ MOREChicago is an iconic city with a rich culture and heritage. The city has a population of 2.7 million, of which 12.4% are aged 65 or over. The cost of living in Chicago is higher than the national average, but seniors receive access to world-class health care at the University of Chicago Medicine hospital and also benefit from the city’s rich amenities, including many parks, golf courses and historic sights.
Some older adults have health conditions or limited mobility that means they require a higher level of care than can be offered at an assisted living facility or via home health care. Nursing homes fill that role, offering skilled nursing services around the clock to ensure seniors receive the support they need. Nursing home care in Chicago typically costs $8,076 per month, $320 above the national average. Assisted living and home health care fees are much lower, and those types of care may be more suitable for a senior who is relatively active and mobile.
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625 N. Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302
"Oak Park Oasis is a senior living provider located in Oak Park, IL. It offers a variety of care types including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-..."
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The average monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home in Chicago is $8,076. Private rooms cost slightly more, averaging $8,532.
The cost of nursing home care varies across the state. Nursing home fees in Chicago are more than $1,800 per month higher than the state average. Fees to the north in Rockford are far lower, at just $5,825. Heading south, the cost of nursing home care in Kankakee and Decatur increases slightly but is still more affordable than Chicago at $6,540 and $6,338 respectively. The Carbondale area has some of the most affordable nursing home fees, with seniors typically paying just $5,232 a month for their care.
Chicago
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Decatur
$6,388
Carbondale
$5,232
Seniors who do not require the level of care offered in a nursing home have several other options available to them. Adult day care centers are the most affordable option, costing just $1,614 for daytime support in a group setting. Assisted living facilities offer room and board, group activities and assistance with the activities of daily living for $4,950 per month. Homemaker services and home health care are delivered in the senior’s own home and cost $4,957 and $5,053 respectively.
Nursing Home Care (Semiprivate Room)
$8,076
Nursing Home Care (Private Room)
$8,532
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$4,950
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Below are Free and low-cost resources that are available to seniors living in Chicago to help them live at home for as long as possible and to transition to nursing home care when they are ready.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer’s Association Illinois State Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer’s Association has branches across the United States. The Illinois state chapter covers the whole state and offers a variety of educational programs, support groups and advocacy services for those whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s or dementia. It runs a Connections Care Consultation Program that helps seniors access the care and services they need and also provides support for caregivers and their loved ones. |
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | (312) 455-1000 | Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is a nonprofit that supports seniors who are isolated or vulnerable. It runs a variety of social clubs, intergenerational programs and other supportive services to help seniors age in place and remain connected with their local communities. |
Cook County Area Agency on Aging | (312) 743-0300 | The Cook County Area Agency on Aging provides support services for older adults and advocates for the rights of seniors. It provides caregiving assistance, runs home-delivered meal programs and runs senior centers across the city. Support is available for seniors who are aging in place, and for those who currently reside in, or are thinking of moving into, long-term care. |
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