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207 East Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108
Elgin, which is located on the banks of the Fox River in Illinois, features beautiful examples of Victorian-era buildings. The population of Elgin is 110,849, with about 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Seniors in the city have access to good medical facilities at Advocate Sherman Hospital, which is ranked as high-performing in three specialties according to USN rankings.
Nursing homes provide medical care and supervision to seniors who require full-time care and assistance. This type of care, which is provided by registered nurses, is generally the most expensive senior care option available. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Elgin is $8,076 for a semiprivate room. This is slightly higher than the national average of $7,756 per month. Seniors in Elgin who don’t require such a high level of care may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide looks at the costs of senior care options in Elgin and surrounding cities, as well as free resources for seniors in the city.
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The average cost of nursing home care in Elgin is $8,076 per month for a semiprivate room and $8,532 for a private room.
Seniors who are looking at nursing home care in Elgin may be interested to see how the cost of care in the city compares to other cities in the state. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point, the cost of care in Elgin is higher than the national average of $7,756 and the Illinois state average of $6,235.
The average monthly costs of care in the nearby cities of Rockford ($5,825), Kankakee ($6,540), Decatur ($6,388) and Springfield ($6,996) all coming in much lower than in Elgin.
Elgin
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Decatur
$6,388
Springfield
$6,996
At the low end of the cost scale, adult day care has a monthly average charge of $1,614 while assisted living has an average monthly cost of $4,950. Home care and home health care services have a monthly average cost of $4,957 and $5,053, respectively. At the upper end of the price scale, nursing home care costs an average of $8,076 for a semiprivate room and $8,532 for a private room per month.
Adult day care
$1,614
Assisted living
$4,950
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$5,053
Nursing home care (semiprivate)
$8,076
Nursing home care (private)
$8,532
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheels | (847) 332-2678 | The Meals on Wheels program of Northeastern Illinois delivers meals Monday through Saturday to homebound seniors aged 60 and over in Elgin. One hot and one cold meal are delivered daily. All meals are designed to meet a third of the daily nutritional requirements of a senior. The volunteers check on seniors when delivering the meals and report any issues they find to the relevant authorities or family members. The meals are provided free of charge, but donations are appreciated. |
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) | (800) 252-8966 | The SHIP program is funded by the state of Illinois and the federal government. Trained volunteers provide free, unbiased information regarding state health insurance plans. Counselors help seniors find and apply to the best plan to suit their individual requirements. Staff members also provide information on financial assistance options for seniors considering moving to a nursing home care facility. They also help seniors fill out applications for any state financial aid they are eligible for. |
Senior Services Transportation | (847) 741-0404 | The Senior Services Transportation volunteer program provides free door-to-door transportation to seniors who no longer have access to a vehicle or are unable to drive themselves anywhere. The volunteers take seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, nutrition sites and senior centers. These rides are provided free of charge, but seniors need to book a ride at least 24 hours in advance. |
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