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Lisa1
1.0
Review of Elevate Care North Branch Skilled Nursing
My mother is at Elevate Care North Branch Skilled Nursing. The grounds are very well kept. It is a very well-kept facility. The staff is sweet; however, a lot of times, I don't feel like they do...
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Dennis
4.0
Review of Generations at Regency
My uncle is in Generations at Regency for short-term rehab. He had a stroke, so they are helping him rehab his right side. They have physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The...
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Ann
3.0
Review of Celebrate Senior Living of Niles
My husband was in Celebrate Senior Living of Niles just this past month. He wasn't even there for two weeks and now he's in the hospital. He's in the nursing home section and they have a floor...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
At an average monthly cost of $8,076, nursing home care in Niles is $1,841 more expensive than the Illinois average of $6,235 and $320 higher than the nationwide average of $7,756.
Nursing home care in nearby cities is much more affordable. Rockford, close to the Wisconsin state line, offers some of the lowest rates in Illinois at just $5,825, $2,251 less than Niles. To the south in Kankakee, rates go up to $6,540, which is still $1,536 less. Peoria and Bloomington are both cheaper than Niles at $6,737 and $6,996, respectively.
Niles
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Peoria
$6,737
Bloomington
$6,996
Nursing Home Costs in Niles, IL
Semiprivate nursing home rooms cost an average of $8,076 in Niles. For a fully private room, seniors pay an average of $8,532.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Niles, IL
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.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors may want to compare the costs of other types of care in Niles. Adult day care is the most affordable at $1,614. Niles residents can get supervision in an assisted living facility for $4,950, or receive care in their own home for $4,957. For home health care, which provides skilled nursing services, seniors pay an average of $5,053. Nursing homes are priced at $8,076 for a semiprivate room and $8,532 for a private one.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$5,053
Adult day health care
$1,614
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing home (private room)
$8,532
Note: Data for Niles was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Free Resources for Seniors in Niles, IL
The following resources are available to seniors, family caregivers and other loved ones in Niles and Cook County. They provide information about nursing home facilities, ways to pay for care and free services that may help seniors remain in their home or delay nursing home placement for as long as possible.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services | (847) 588-8420 | The Niles Senior Center provides a range of social services and free resources for residents. Seniors and their families can talk to a counselor to learn about long-term care options, future planning, financial assistance programs and workshops that teach older adults how to manage chronic conditions. Staff also provides referrals to organizations that offer free home maintenance and other help around the home. Additional services at the Senior Center include a medical equipment loan closet, property tax freeze assistance and SHIP health insurance counseling. |
| AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 | AgeOptions serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Niles and other parts of suburban Cook County. Through its network of community-based partners, it connects seniors to sources of information that can help them make decisions about long-term care. AgeOptions manages HOPE, a program aimed at helping seniors stay safely in their own home when they might otherwise need to remain in or transition to nursing home care. AgeOptions is also a point of contact for the local long-term care ombudsman, who addresses issues such as elder exploitation and neglect. |
| Home Services Program | (800) 843-6154 | Managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Home Services Program provides assistance to disabled seniors that may allow them to remain at home or delay the need for nursing home care. The program covers personal care, housekeeping, home health care and respite for family caregivers. Seniors might also be eligible to receive assistive technology, a 24-hour emergency response system and home modifications, such as wheelchair ramps and handrails. |
| Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois | (847) 332-2678 | Niles residents who can no longer cook or go grocery shopping may be eligible to receive home-delivered meals from this nonprofit organization. Meals are delivered six days per week and can be tailored to suit dietary restrictions, allergies and personal preferences. For seniors of limited financial means, meals may be low-cost or free. |
