Oak Park offers a good standard of suburban living for seniors who appreciate tree-lined streets and a gentler pace of life than nearby Chicago. Of its estimated 52,381residents, 14.7% are aged 65 and over. Approximately 59 hospitals are within easy reach, ensuring seniors can get high-quality medical care, such as the high-performing geriatrics department at Rush Oak Park Hospital. There are also 50 nursing homes in and around the village, each dedicated to providing high levels of care for vulnerable seniors.
Oak Park’s nursing homes lean towards the high end of the cost scale for Illinois. Figures published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reveal the average cost of a semiprivate room to be $8,076, while the state average is $6,235. However, when compared to the national average of $7,756, Oak Park doesn’t seem quite so costly. Nursing homes are typically more expensive than other forms of care due to the higher level of services they offer, although alternatives, such as assisted living and home health care may be worth considering.
This guide discusses the costs of other forms of care in Oak Park in more detail and some resources that may aid its seniors.
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520 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE, Oak Park, IL, 60304
5.0
(1 reviews)
"While a lot of hospitals have done away with skilled care units on site, Rush Oak Park has maintained theirs. This is a unit licensed as skilled nuring beds, just like a nursing home, but within the hospital. This offers a nice alternative typicall..."
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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-..."
READ MORE420 N. Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL, 60164
4.5
(17 reviews)
"My mother is at Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village. Everything seems to be going well. She seems to be comfortable and cared for. The place has an old Italian kind of Catholic term. They have activity rooms, an outdoor courtyard area, and a bar..."
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4021 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
4.4
(16 reviews)
"St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a fantastic place. It's run by a ministry, it has the religious services that my mom needs, the website is fantastic, the dining area, and the activities for the residents. I've tried the food, and it's adequate. The ..."
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55 East Pearson St., Chicago, IL, 60611
4.9
(10 reviews)
"I was there every couple of days visiting a good friend of mine who was on the terraces - nursing home side - after a hospitalization. I was so impressed by the competent staff, the amazing therapists, the knowledgeable doctors - who are geriatrician..."
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4747 North Canfield Avenue, Norridge, IL, 60706
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Our mother-in-law spent a little over 6 weeks in rehab at CBV after a hip fracture. She had been 89 years old, mentally sharp, and living alone before this. We felt so fortunate to find a bed for her here. The nursing staff and aides were friendly..."
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315 North La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, 60526
4.4
(15 reviews)
"My father-in-law is at Plymouth Place. I think at this point we are very happy with Plymouth Place. We like their cleanliness, and their staff seems very, very professional very nice. I think they're doing the best they can with my father-in-law. T..."
READ MORE6930 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL, 60714
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My father is in Ascension Living Saint Benedict Village. It's a very good facility and clean. They take care of the residents. The staff is very good and very helpful. They've been very attentive to his needs. They were also able to set up extra phys..."
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8700 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, 60513
3.4
(22 reviews)
"I walked through Cantata Adult Life Services' nursing home facility. I found the people there to be very nice to deal with. The place seemed to be very good. It seemed to me to be well kept and very attractive. ..."
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6016 North Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60631
3.9
(14 reviews)
"Norwood Crossing seems to have a lot of activities. The room is carpeted. It has its own bathroom, not a kitchenette because we wouldn't want anyone to cook. It's also a nursing home at the same time. I liked it when I visited; I thought it was very ..."
READ MORE5107 21 West Jackson Blvd , Chicago, IL, 60644
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Great facility with lots of care and concern for their residents. One of the best facilities on the west side of Chicago. I would recommend this home to any of my friends or family. ..."
READ MORE4920 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have no money for a 24-hour care, so we're placing mom in a nursing home. I've toured a couple other places and they weren't as nice as Medamerica Rehab. It is in an older building, but it's been revamped. It is very clean, well kept, and no smell..."
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3900 South Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60402
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff here were kind, attentive, and truly went out of their way to help me. Lots of nursing homes are mediocre looking and short staffed, but the difference here was that the employees really cared. I developed relationships with other residents..."
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1401 S. CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60608
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Schwab Rehabilitation Ctr Snu was an excellent facility. They took care of me and they gave me outstanding rehab. It was a very clean place. Housekeeping came in twice a day. They got white floors and I never saw a mark on the floor. Housekeeping was..."
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1150 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
4.5
(6 reviews)
"This was a very pleasant experience, in spite of health issues that brought me here. The admissions rep., Kim, was very helpful in coordinating the transfer from the hospital...."
READ MORE2325 N. Lakewood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Little Sisters of the Poor was great. It was clean, food was always good, and the staff cares. They were perfect. It's a place that you wouldn't mind putting a loved one in. ..."
READ MORE480 NORTH WOLF ROAD, Northlake, IL, 60164
3.5
(15 reviews)
"So when I first arrived with my Mom for rehab, I was so depressed, the color-scheme on the rehab floor is not "cheery" so I was sad, disappointed and depressed. Since she has been in Unit A for 3 weeks now, I have come to see that she is receiving w..."
READ MORE5831 NORTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, Chicago, IL, 60631
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Alden Northmoor Rehab & Hcc was clean and kind of on the newer side compared to the other places we toured. I just met the coordinator and then I met some of the therapy people, and they were all very nice. It was not crowded. The shared rooms were v..."
READ MORESemiprivate rooms in Oak Park’s nursing homes typically cost $8,076 per month, while seniors in private rooms pay in the region of $8,532.
When comparing the average costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms it’s plain to see that Oak Park is at the high end of the cost scale. Seniors in the village typically pay $1,841 more per month than their peers in the state and $320 more than the average American.
In money terms, Bloomington comes closest in costs to Oak Park, with fees in the region of $6,996. About 40-minutes west of Bloomington, in Peoria, seniors typically pay $6,737, while in Kankakee, their costs are $6,540. Rockford offers the most affordable semiprivate rooms at $5,825.
Oak Park
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Bloomington
$6,996
Peoria
$6,737
Nursing homes offer high levels of care but there are more affordable alternatives for seniors who retain some independence. Those who live alone can get home care and home health care services for $4,957 and $5,053, respectively. Seniors not housebound may get adult day care costs at an affordable $1,614. Those who prefer to live in communities typically pay $4,950 for assisted living facilities, while in nursing homes, a semiprivate room in Oak Park is $8,076. Seniors who prefer private rooms will see costs of around $8,532 per month.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$5,053
Adult day care
$1,614
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing home (private room)
$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.
Oak Park offers many resources for seniors who still retain some independence at home and those contemplating moving into nursing homes. The resource examples that follow are a portion of those potentially available to seniors and their families.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) | (800) 383-0258 | ADRC is a collaboration between AgeOptions and the Progress Center for Independent Living. Its purpose is to assist seniors, their families, and caregivers in making the best long-term care decisions. This may be in the form of providing information and guidance and other forms of assistance, such as enrollment. |
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance | (800) 827-1000 | U.S. military veterans and their spouses living in nursing homes, or preparing to move into long-term care communities, can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. It is a monthly payment in addition to the VA pension that can contribute towards nursing home costs. Seniors at home can apply for the Housebound Allowance to help towards home health care costs. Vets may find it useful to use the online eligibility tool provided by VeteranAid.org. |
| Transportation | (708) 383-4806 | Serving Oak Park residents aged 60 and over, the free service operates three vehicles with disabled access and automatic lifts that operate Mondays to Fridays, between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. They can take seniors to an array of locations, such as medical appointments, shopping trips and miscellaneous errands. There is a suggested donation of $1 for a one-way ride, although seniors unable to pay will not be refused. |
| Oak Park Meal Programs | (708) 383-8060 | Various meal programs administered by Oak Park Township are available to adults aged 60+. These include the delivery of nutritionally balanced meals to housebound residents and senior lunch programs served at the organization’s location in Oak Park Avenue. Lunch is available on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a suggested donation of $1.50 per meal. |
| Home Weatherization Program | (800) 571-2332 | The program is administered by Community and Economic Development of Cook County Inc. (CEDA), a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping the county’s most vulnerable residents. The weatherization program’s purpose is to make homes more comfortable for seniors in summer and winter and to help reduce their energy consumption and costs. It can help to replace malfunctioning heating systems and insulate areas of the home, such as attics, crawl spaces and walls. |
Nursing Homes
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Review of Rush Oak Park Hsp Skilled Care Unit
While a lot of hospitals have done away with skilled care units on site, Rush Oak Park has maintained theirs. This is a unit licensed as skilled nuring beds, just like a nursing home, but within...
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