The large village of Bolingbrook houses 2 assisted living communities, giving prospective residents a range of options to choose from. In this Chicago suburb, the median monthly cost of...
This guide features information on the programs and amenities of local assisted living facilities through 2707 reviews reviews from residents, staff and visitors, helping you refine your search for long-term care. Based on these testimonials, we find that these facilities earn a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
3712 Grove Road, Oswego, IL 60543
4.5
(14 reviews)
I thought Bickford was amazing! I spoke with Patrick who was very kind and compassionate as this is a very difficult decision to make. Bickford felt very homey, it was clean, and the staff was very friendly. It did not have that hospital or nursin...
$5,627
960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
4.5
(22 reviews)
My mom moved into Sunrise of Naperville. I liked the people that were there. We liked the space and the sense of security. We liked its location because it was very close to me. We just had a good feeling about it when we went, talked to them, and sa...
$5,411
19715 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, IL 60422
4.4
(37 reviews)
My sister is at Sunrise of Flossmoor. It is extremely clean. There's easy access for family members. There is a nursing staff 24/7, as well as a concierge for security. They have numerous activities and outings. The dining area is more restaurant sty...
$5,381
1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
4.4
(13 reviews)
I did an in-person tour of Clarendale of Addison's independent living. The lady who did the tour was very good and very thorough. I was very impressed with the facility. It was very nice and clean. Everybody I've seen in the independent living part s...
$4,560
1955 Randi Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
4.4
(11 reviews)
Rooms are spacious with a great view. The staff is courteous and dedicated to making life better for the residence. Food is excellent....
$6,930
4150 Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478
4.4
(9 reviews)
I toured the Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge. The place was nice. It's just that the studios were too small. The staff was very good. The area that I went in, the laundry room, was clean, so the building seemed to be well-kept. The atmosphere was warm...
$4,695
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CARING STARS WINNER
811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(21 reviews)
The Moorings of Arlington Heights has a rehab center there, and that's where my husband was transferred from the hospital. He was there for five weeks and received very good care. The nurse practitioner there was excellent. She was great. She was ver...
$4,210
CARING STARS WINNER
14804 S. Van Dyke Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
4.4
(21 reviews)
American House Cedarlake was very good. My mother-in-law was there for five days and then she had to go into the hospital. It was very clean and very nice. They had a lot of activities. The rooms were beautiful like an apartment. They have assisted a...
$3,400
1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404
4.4
(33 reviews)
I toured Timbers of Shorewood. I was impressed. It was very nice. They had a very nice kitchen with a regular-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, and cabinets. I checked their dining area yesterday. I didn't write any food, but they gave me a ...
$2,870
2055 Clearwater Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523
4.4
(5 reviews)
We met with a young lady at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. She toured us downstairs, where the main living area is. Then we went upstairs to see a one bedroom. From there, we went down the hall to another side, and saw a one bedroom with a den. We talked...
$4,200
10820 183Rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
4.4
(15 reviews)
We put my mom in Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park for two weeks. They gave her her medicine, they took her down to her food, and they laid out her clothes for her. They had activities there. They had a Hawaiian evening. The first two weeks, we k...
$4,355
1270 Village Drive, Lemont, IL 60439
4.3
(28 reviews)
The tour I had at Franciscan Village was very good. It was organized, and caring and had an overarching feeling of a faith community, which was very attractive to both my mom and myself. It just so happens that we're practicing Catholics so that was ...
$2,550
285 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
4.3
(18 reviews)
I visited Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale's assisted living. They offer three meals a day, and the staff was very nice. It's a beautiful and clean facility....
$5,010
CARING STARS WINNER
4021 West Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
4.3
(16 reviews)
I went to St. Joseph Village of Chicago. The staff was very good. The only drawback of that facility is that they don't have long-term memory care. It's only short-term for memory care. From there, they send them to other facilities, so I wasn't too ...
$6,015
1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.3
(14 reviews)
The rooms a spacious and well maintained. Food is customized My mother in law has been a resident for over 3 years and enjoys everyday which is filled with activities and fellowship....
$2,900
CARING STARS WINNER
545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
4.3
(26 reviews)
My husband is a resident and we were fortunate to transition from rehab to Belmont during Covid. While a stressful time for all they made residents care primary. Everyone we have encountered has been friendly, they know everyone’s name.! During th...
$4,995
303 E Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
4.3
(24 reviews)
My parents moved into Bridgeway of Bensenville. I liked that they were able to socialize with other people in their age group. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the facility is organized and clean-looking. I know there are numerous ac...
$2,950
708 N Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
4.3
(3 reviews)
It was fine, and a lovely experience. The staff was lovely, informative, and helpful. The rooms were fine, adequate, clean, and well laid out, however, it was a bit far away. It's welcoming, small, and it had a nice garden. They have a bus, and they ...
$5,198
2370 N Newcastle Ave., Chicago, IL 60707
4.3
(3 reviews)
My brother will be moving into Victory Centre of Galewood. It's a diverse community and we're looking for a place where my brother can speak languages, Spanish and English. There are a lot of people who speak both languages. Depending on how he feels...
$5,144
3460 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
4.3
(9 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents. It's set up for independent living on the lower leve...
$3,995
Assisted Living
Len S
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Bolingbrook
I love the convenience of having local stores, churches, and banks nearby. After 20 years in Bolingbrook, I’ve been able to maintain old friendships while making new ones. The resident gym helps us...
Provider response
Hi Len, Thank you for your feedback! It’s great to hear that you appreciate the convenience of our community and the connections you've made over the years. We're glad you find the amenities...
Assisted Living
Dina321
3.0
Review of StoryPoint Bolingbrook
My mother lived at StoryPoint Bolingbrook for a good year and a half. Her room had a little kitchenette and a large bathroom that could accommodate wheelchairs. They give them the LifeAlert thing....
Provider response
Hi Dina, We’re glad to hear that you appreciate our team’s efforts to involve residents in dining and activities. We have been actively working with our Executive Chef through various meetings to...
Assisted Living
Clint
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Bolingbrook
The StoryPoint community is very welcoming. The apartments are spacious and well-appointed. The on-site restaurant is very nice with many different dining options. The social activities for the...
Provider response
Hi Clint, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your mom is happy with the care she is receiving in our community. Your support means a lot to us!
Seniors in the Bolingbrook region anticipate assisted living costs of around $6,500, based on information in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs hundreds of dollars beyond state and national fees of $5,225 and $5,350, respectively, and it exceeds costs in many nearby cities. For example, even though costs in Kankakee are higher at roughly $7,683, care costs in Bloomington come in substantially lower at about $4,800.
Bolingbrook
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Carbondale
$5,666
In Bolingbrook, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,950 per month for care. This is about 85 higher than the state median of $4,575 and 15% higher than the rate of $4,300 for the nation as a whole.
Eligible senior residents of Bolingbrook, Illinois will find a number of state and federal assistance programs to help them with the cost of assisted living. These include Choices for Care, the Illinois Supportive Living Program and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted living fees in Bolingbrook hover near $6,500. By comparison, options that include skilled nursing services cost more, with seniors paying around $6,578 for home health care and approximately $8,669 for nursing home care. On the other hand, nonresidential options such as in-home care and adult day health care cost less at about $5,720 and $2,123, respectively.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Bolingbrook is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
There are several agencies and programs in Bolingbrook that provide advice, information and referrals for seniors, helping them make informed decisions regarding their long-term care plans. The following resources offer options and benefits counseling, legal and financial advice and connections with recreational and social activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Levy Senior Center | (630) 759-3411 | The Levy Senior Center is open to Bolingbrook residents aged 55 and over. The center has a computer lab where members can access the internet and take technology classes, and it has a large fitness room with age-friendly exercise equipment and classes for all ages. It hosts daily congregate meals with entrees such as roast beef, Texas chili and baked pollock with lemon butter sauce, and it offers a range of one-on-one services such as income tax assistance. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (815) 724-1120 (Will County) (800) 942-9412 (DuPage County) | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is staffed with state-licensed representatives who advocate on behalf of older adults in assisted living. The ombudsman can help seniors identify options for covering services, understand their rights and obtain the services in their care plans. The ombudsman can also mediate disagreements among family members or assisted living residents and resolve issues related to abuse or neglect. |
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | Bolingbrook seniors can access a range of services and programs through AgeGuide, a local nonprofit agency that serves those aged 60 and over. Through this agency, seniors can participate in free online virtual classes with live instructors providing fitness classes, information on current events, new technology and special interests. The agency administers the state’s Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program, which provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, and it offers access to the Free Transit Ride program. |
| VA Chicago Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | The Chicago Regional Office is situated about 25 miles northeast of Bolingbrook and offers in-person and over-the-phone assistance to veterans and their qualifying dependents. Through this office, individuals get one-on-one assistance with determining eligibility for programs that may help cover assisted living services, including Aid and Attendance and veterans’ and survivors’ pension benefits. |
Bolingbrook-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.
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