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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Skokie, IL for 2024

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.

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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. 

Skokie

$7,445

Illinois

$6,266

The United States

$7,908

Chicago

$6,996

Springfield

$6,965

Carbondale

$5,171

Decatur

$6,418

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.

In-Home Care

$5,625

Home Health Care

$5,625

Adult Day Health Care

$1,801

Assisted Living

$5,250

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,445

Nursing Home (private room)

$9,482

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.

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Mather Lifeways(847) 492-7500Mather 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.
Senior Reassurance Program(847) 933-8252The 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.
RTA ADA Paratransit(312) 913-3200Skokie'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.
Skokie Park District(847) 674-1500The 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.
AgeOptions(800) 699-9043AgeOptions 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.

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Maria126

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

Review of Warren Barr Lieberman

My aunt was here for about a year. Very short staffed, especially on weekends. Horrible food. CNAs that are outsourced from agencies don't care about patients. Individual private rooms and great...

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chebel

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

Review of Warren Barr Lieberman

My Aunt went in to Leiberman in September of last year during the sale of the company. She had to go on medicaid, The care overall has been abhorrent. No staff, no care. She has fallen and been...

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Ankara

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

Review of The Grove of Skokie

The Nurses and aides are generally nice can be very rude or unknowledgeable. Activeties mngr. Does not return calls. Her team does not hold to scheduled call appointments. When complained about...

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