Skokie is a moderately large suburb in the northern reaches of the Chicagoland area. Home to 66,000 residents, 20% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over, Skokie has a thriving social scene for older adults and plenty of services to support seniors. World-class hospitals in the area include Skokie Hospital and Swedish Hospital, both of which have senior health programs and accept Medicare and Medicaid. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home care in Skokie costs $7,445 a month. A semiprivate room in Illinois averages $6,266, while the national average is higher at $7,908.

Nursing homes offer a higher level of care than most other senior living arrangements, such as assisted living or home health careTypical features of nursing care homes include 24/7 health condition monitoring and supervision for seniors who need it, medication management and skilled nursing aides on call around the clock. Nursing care is not appropriate for every senior, and those with less need for care might find more affordable arrangements for their needs.

This guide covers the costs of different care types in more detail. It also lists some resources that aid Skokie’s seniors.

Directory of Nursing Homes in Skokie, IL

Cambridge Nursing & Rehab Center

9615 Knox Ave, Skokie, IL, 60076

I visit my Aunt at Cambridge on a weekly basis it is a wonderful facility. She is a picky eater and the head of the kitchen staff came to see her and discussed her needs- he was very nice. The staff r … (read more)
I visit my Aunt at Cambridge on a weekly basis it is a wonderful facility. She is a picky eater and the head of the kitchen staff came to see her and discussed her needs- he was very nice. The staff r … (read more)

Warren Barr Lieberman

9700 Gross Point Road , Skokie, IL, 60076

My 94 year old mother was recently in rehab at Warren Barr Lieberman Skokie following surgery for a broken elbow, broken vertebrae and Covid. The care, if you can call it that, was untenable. The firs … (read more)
My 94 year old mother was recently in rehab at Warren Barr Lieberman Skokie following surgery for a broken elbow, broken vertebrae and Covid. The care, if you can call it that, was untenable. The firs … (read more)

Skokie Meadows Nursing Center I I

4600 WEST GOLF ROAD, Skokie, IL, 60076

This is a long term care facility providing services for persons with chronic mental illness. (The sister facility next door, Skokie Meadows I, provides skilled nursing services). Skokie Meadows is … (read more)
This is a long term care facility providing services for persons with chronic mental illness. (The sister facility next door, Skokie Meadows I, provides skilled nursing services). Skokie Meadows is … (read more)

Alden North Shore Rehab & Hcc

5050 W Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL, 60077

Not that good at addressing my needs. Phone was too far for me to reach. not much PT. Food not good, chicken undercooked. What kind of place would send a 83 yr old lady home way too early with bad bac … (read more)
Not that good at addressing my needs. Phone was too far for me to reach. not much PT. Food not good, chicken undercooked. What kind of place would send a 83 yr old lady home way too early with bad bac … (read more)

Alden Estates of Skokie

4660 OLD ORCHARD ROAD, Skokie, IL, 60076


Grove North Living & Rehab Center

9000 LA VERGNE AVENUE, Skokie, IL, 60077



The Grove of Skokie

9000 Lavergne Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077


Elevate Care Abington

3901 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025

My father is at Elevate Care Abington. It’s hit or miss. First of all, I don’t think they have enough staff, particularly seeing only a couple around several clients or people that need of care. So, t … (read more)
My father is at Elevate Care Abington. It’s hit or miss. First of all, I don’t think they have enough staff, particularly seeing only a couple around several clients or people that need of care. So, t … (read more)

Elevate Care Irving Park

4340 NORTH KEYSTONE, Chicago, IL, 60641

Hi Mom is 90 year old and a resident of elevate care of Irving Park I’m very very pleased with the care she is receiving. Since Elevate came on board, I have witnessed change for the better in terms … (read more)
Hi Mom is 90 year old and a resident of elevate care of Irving Park I’m very very pleased with the care she is receiving. Since Elevate came on board, I have witnessed change for the better in terms … (read more)

Elevate Care Niles

8333 West Gulf Rd, Niles, IL, 60714

Terrible! After moving my Dad into Elevate, I was unable to see the actually rooms when i would come into town because of COVID. Lisandra is terrible with communication. Josh is all about the money, n … (read more)
Terrible! After moving my Dad into Elevate, I was unable to see the actually rooms when i would come into town because of COVID. Lisandra is terrible with communication. Josh is all about the money, n … (read more)

Elevate Care Chicago North

2451 West Touhy, Chicago, IL, 60645

What I liked best about Elevate Care Chicago North was it was clean and you saw people cleaning up, and doing things. What I didn’t like about it was the staff appeared to be indifferent to the reside … (read more)
What I liked best about Elevate Care Chicago North was it was clean and you saw people cleaning up, and doing things. What I didn’t like about it was the staff appeared to be indifferent to the reside … (read more)

Elevate Care North Branch

6840 West Touhy Ave, Niles, IL, 60714


Lincolnwood Place

7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, IL, 60712

A short drive from Chicago, Lincolnwood Place is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois, close to the Lincolnwood Town Center and Westfield Old Orchard. Residents and their loved ones describe this communit … (read more)
A short drive from Chicago, Lincolnwood Place is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois, close to the Lincolnwood Town Center and Westfield Old Orchard. Residents and their loved ones describe this communit … (read more)

Westminster Place

3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL, 60201


2012

St. Joseph Village of Chicago

4021 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641

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 resid … (read more)
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 resid … (read more)

The Admiral at the Lake

929 W Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640

My mom is at The Admiral at the Lake. It is very good. What I like about it is that it doesn’t have the ‘nursing home’ feel to it. It is more of a residential place even though my mom is in a skilled … (read more)
My mom is at The Admiral at the Lake. It is very good. What I like about it is that it doesn’t have the ‘nursing home’ feel to it. It is more of a residential place even though my mom is in a skilled … (read more)

2015

Central Baptist Village

4747 North Canfield Avenue, Norridge, IL, 60706

My parents were moved from Independent living area to the nursing pavilion due to a medical issue, my Mom’s dentures 3 days later gave still not been found, took 2 days for them to find my dDad’s … (read more)
My parents were moved from Independent living area to the nursing pavilion due to a medical issue, my Mom’s dentures 3 days later gave still not been found, took 2 days for them to find my dDad’s … (read more)

Buckingham Pavilion

2625 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60645

Buckingham Pavilion is a warm welcoming nursing home and rehabilitation center with a very caring staff who gave my mother a sense of family during the 4.5 years she resided there. She loved interacti … (read more)
Buckingham Pavilion is a warm welcoming nursing home and rehabilitation center with a very caring staff who gave my mother a sense of family during the 4.5 years she resided there. She loved interacti … (read more)

Dobson Plaza

120 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202

I was not only looking for excellent care, but compassion as well. There wasn’t a person at Dobson who didn’t know my name and who I was visiting within the second time I came through the doors. Eve … (read more)
I was not only looking for excellent care, but compassion as well. There wasn’t a person at Dobson who didn’t know my name and who I was visiting within the second time I came through the doors. Eve … (read more)

Nursing Home Costs in Skokie, IL

Semiprivate rooms in Skokie nursing homes cost an average of $7,445 a month. The corresponding cost for private rooms is $9,482.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Skokie seniors pay more for nursing home care than elsewhere in Illinois, though prices remain lower than the national average of $7,908. Skokie’s monthly cost of $7,445 is higher than the Illinois average of $6,266. 

Skokie is near the high end of costs for nursing home care among Illinois cities. The state capital, Springfield, averages $6,965 a month, which is close to the average price in Chicago at $6,996. Decatur averages $6,418, while costs in Carbondale are among the lowest in the state, at $5,171 a month for a semiprivate room. 

$7445

Skokie

$6266

Illinois

$7908

The United States

$6996

Chicago

$6965

Springfield

$5171

Carbondale

$6418

Decatur

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Skilled nursing is not the right choice for every senior, and depending on their needs, other levels of care may be more appropriate. In Skokie, most senior care options are less expensive than nursing home care. Home health and home care average $5,625 a month, while assisted living costs average $5,250. Adult day health care costs average $1,801 a month. Private rooms in Skokie’s nursing homes average $9,482 a month.

$5625

In-Home Care

$5625

Home Health Care

$1801

Adult Day Health Care

$5250

Assisted Living

$7445

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9482

Nursing Home (private room)

Note: Data for Skokie was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rockford, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL

Skokie seniors can access several resources to support them in their own homes or during their transition into nursing care. These government and private resources are available at low or no cost and may help make care options easier to understand.

Resource

Contact 

Service

(847) 492-7500

Mather Lifeways operates a free Lunch & More program for seniors aged 60 and over. Volunteers serve nutritious free meals for older adults, and Mather Lifeways holds a community dinner event at the Skokie Public Library. Other services include free yoga, blood pressure screenings and Friday film festivals with free popcorn. 

(847) 933-8252

The Skokie Senior Reassurance Program helps seniors resist social isolation with weekly meetings and volunteer home visits. The program offers technical skills training on computers, Zoom and FaceTime. It hosts discussion groups for seniors about news and current events. Program volunteers deliver care packages to those who need them.

(312) 913-3200

Skokie's ADA Paratransit service offers shared rides and disabled transportation services for seniors with limited mobility who need help getting around the area for personal trips. Seniors can sign up for Paratransit and schedule advance-notice personal rides for any purpose within the Skokie service radius.

(847) 674-1500

The Skokie Park District offers free drop-in services for adults aged 60 and over in the northern Chicagoland area. Services include skill-building classes, community events, senior social events and congregate meals. It hosts exercise classes, Wednesday movies, informal card clubs, health and wellness events and special occasions that include day trips. 

(800) 699-9043

AgeOptions is Skokie's local Area Agency on Aging. It offers several services to seniors aged 55 and over. Case managers and impartial benefits counselors help seniors find and apply for programs they may be eligible for, while educational services include caregiver training, fraud detection and avoidance and medical topics.