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Assisted Living Communities in Algonquin, Illinois

Algonquin sits in McHenry and Kane counties in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, about 40 miles outside of Chicago’s downtown district. This region contains 148 assisted living communities, 2 of which operate out of Algonquin proper, providing diverse options for seniors. Based on rates for 2024, seniors spend around $6,500 for assisted living in this village compared to the state’s median of about $5,225.

In this guide, we find an average quality score of 4.8 out of 5 stars across local assisted living facilities. To learn about this score, see the 1741 reviews reviews in our directory.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Algonquin near $6,500, which exceeds the state median by about $1,275. Local rates run approximately $1,180 lower than costs in nearby Kankakee, but other cities in the region have more budget-friendly rates. For example, care costs in Champaign hover around $5,438, while seniors in Bloomington spend around $4,800 on residential services.

Algonquin

$6,500

Illinois

$5,225

United States

$5,350

Rockford

$5,250

Kankakee

$7,683

Bloomington

$4,800

Champaign

$5,438

Paying for Assisted Living in Algonquin

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Algonquin

Eligible seniors may qualify for the Illinois Supportive Living Program Medicaid waiver or the Community Care Program to help pay for assisted living services.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Algonquin seniors anticipate monthly assisted living costs of around $6,500, with residential care costs exceeding nonresidential alternatives. For example, seniors who receive private attendance at home pay about $780 less for services, while those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $2,123 per month. However, home health care rates run a little higher at roughly $6,578, and nursing homes are even pricier, with a baseline norm of around $8,669.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$6,578

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$6,500

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,669

Note: Since data for Algonquin is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Algonquin

Algonquin’s older adults can turn to many nonprofits and government organizations for assistance. These groups provide benefits advice, support, information and other services in the local area, often free of charge for qualifying seniors.

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AgeGuide(630) 293-5990AgeGuide serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois. It supports seniors with options counseling, advice and guidance to help them access the services that best suit their needs. It also administers a variety of programs for older adults, such as senior transportation services.
Senior Services Associates(800) 942-1724Senior Services Associates is a nonprofit agency that serves seniors and their loved ones or caregivers. It runs several senior centers in Kane County and organizes recreation-, education- and wellness-related activities to benefit older adults.
Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission(630) 232-3550The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission helps veterans navigate the VA benefits system. The commission's trained staff understand the benefits system and can help veterans or their immediate relatives access medical care, disability compensation, pensions, pension supplements such as Aid and Attendance benefits and other support that they may be eligible for. They can assist with completing claim forms or filing an appeal if a claim has been denied and can also refer individuals to other support agencies.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Algonquin

Algonquin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Christine

I visited this facility

Review of Clarendale of Algonquin

Clarendale of Algonquin was very nice and had a very country club atmosphere but very big. They were apartments and not bedrooms. The staff members were so busy. We had an appointment, but the...

Provider response

Christine, we are so happy to read such a great review about Clarendale of Algonquin! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Tiana

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

Review of Clarendale of Algonquin

My aunt is now at Clarendale of Algonquin. They assessed her for assisted living as opposed to memory care, so that was one reason why we chose them. We positioned it as an all-inclusive hotel type...

Provider response

Hi Tiana, thank you so much for your positive comments about Clarendale of Algonquin! We appreciate you taking the time to share.

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Sandy

I visited this facility

Review of Clarendale of Algonquin

I toured Clarendale of Algonquin. It's awesome, it has a resort feel and the people are fabulous. I talked to the residents and they were happy. I liked the place a lot. They have a lot of options...

Provider response

Sandy, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Clarendale of Algonquin! We hope to see you again soon.

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