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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Oak Lawn, IL for 2024

Located just southwest of Chicago, the village of Oak Lawn is a suburban community with a population of just over 57,000 residents, 18.5% of whom are seniors 65 and older. Retirees may be drawn to the community for its charming small-town atmosphere, proximity to downtown Chicago and affordable health care at world-class facilities such as Advocate Christ Medical Center. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home care in Oak Lawn is quite affordable. A semiprivate room costs an average of $6,996 per month, which is $912 lower than the average U.S. city.

Seniors who require a high degree of daily assistance may benefit from the care offered at a nursing home. At these facilities, skilled nurses and aides are on site to deliver around-the-clock supervision and care. Individuals who do not need this level of care or wish to remain living at home may also want to explore the options of assisted living and home health care.

This guide includes information about the cost of nursing home care and how it compares to other care options, as well as a list of some of the local resources available to seniors in Oak Lawn.

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Nursing Home Costs in Oak Lawn, IL

In Oak Lawn, nursing home stays in semiprivate rooms cost an average of $6,996 per month, while private rooms typically cost $8,060.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Based on the average monthly costs of a semiprivate room, nursing home care in Oak Lawn is a bit more expensive than the statewide median of $6,266. However, rates are $912 cheaper than the average U.S. city.

Oak Lawn rates are also quite affordable compared to nearby cities. For example, nursing homes cost $7,133 per month in Kankakee and $7,445 in Rockford. Rates in Bloomington are comparable to Oak Lawn at $6,965 per month. The region’s lowest nursing home costs can be found in Danville, where seniors can expect to pay $6,083 per month.

Oak Lawn

$6,996

Illinois

$6,266

The United States

$7,908

Rockford

$7,445

Kankakee

$7,133

Bloomington

$6,965

Danville

$6,083

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Families may wish to explore other options when thinking about long-term care. The most affordable one is adult day health care at $1,842 per month. Assisted living costs $4,825, while in-home care and home health care services cost $5,672 and $5,720 per month, respectively. As nursing homes offer the highest level of care, they’re the most expensive. A semiprivate room averages $6,996 per month, while private rooms cost around $8,060.

In-Home Care

$5,672

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living

$4,825

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Nursing Home (private room)

$8,060

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Oak Lawn, 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Oak Lawn, IL

Seniors in Oak Lawn have access to a number of resources to support their needs. They can help seniors and families access information and services to navigate their long-term care options. Others include in-home and community-based services that may stave off early placement into a nursing home facility, allowing seniors to age in place at home.

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AgeOptions(708) 383-0258 or (800) 699-9043As the Area Agency on Aging of suburban Cook County, AgeOptions helps empower seniors by connecting them with programs such as in-home care coordination, nutritional counseling, benefits enrollment assistance and caregiver support. It also functions as Cook County's ADRC, which helps seniors make informed decisions about long-term care.
Senior Advocate Program(708) 684-4150Part of Advocate Christ Medical Center's Senior Services, the Senior Advocate program offers services to help older adults stay healthy and independent. Trained counselors can help seniors apply for health insurance, match them with support groups, and provide information and referrals to services such as home-delivered meals and transportation.
Oak Lawn Senior Center(708) 499-0240The Oak Lawn Senior Center provides a welcoming environment for residents aged 50 and older to meet, socialize and participate in specialized programming. Activities include exercise classes, arts and crafts workshops, weekly bridge groups, lunches and educational seminars. The center even offers complimentary bus service to and from residents’ homes.
H.O.P.E. by AgeOptions(708) 628-3693Home Options Path to Empowerment (H.O.P.E.) by AgeOptions is an initiative that helps nursing home residents transition to their own home or other community-based setting. Team members assist seniors every step of the way: finding a home, shopping for essential items, procuring in-home services and getting finances in order.
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs(312) 603-6423The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs provides programs and services to support veterans and their families. This includes helping veterans apply for benefits such as pensions, disability compensation and health services, and hosting educational workshops. The organization can also help seniors apply for a veterans discount card.

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Review of Warren Barr Oak Lawn

The aesthetics are good. Clean and comfortable. But, the evening and night staff are unprofessional. They will answer your call light at their leisure. I asked the evening nurse for medication at...

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Estella

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Review of Warren Barr Oak Lawn

I do not recommend Warren Barr Oak Lawn. When you walk in, there's two floors. The first floor wasn't smelly. The CNAs would take the diapers out right away there. The second floor, that's where my...

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Patient wife

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Warren Barr Oak Lawn

The location was clean. The food was decent. The rooms were of a nice size- fit for visitors. The staff was professional and very kind. Upon entering, they were particular about his medication...

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