Alden Gardens of Waterford
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...."
READ MOREThe 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 assisted living comes to around $6,500 in 2024, with local costs tracking about $1,275 higher than the state’s median rate.
This guide features information on the programs and amenities of local assisted living facilities through 2708 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.
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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...."
READ MORE17400 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
4.4
(113 reviews)
"I visited Waterford Estates Senior Living. The room was beautiful. The one I looked at was a one-bedroom. It has a nice-sized bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. It's clean. The dining area was fine, but you can cook your own dinners there. Y..."
READ MORE14804 S. Van Dyke Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
4.4
(20 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..."
READ MORE811 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..."
READ MORE1100 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 ..."
READ MORE1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
4.4
(12 reviews)
"I have a friend who lives there at Clarendale of Addison in the memory unit, and it's very nice. She's in her 90s and she's a lot forgetful, but she's very happy there. They have good food, she said. The staff was very nice. I spent more time with th..."
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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..."
READ MORE1270 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 ..."
READ MORE4150 Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My friend's parents and my neighbor were at Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge. My friend's parents were in the assisted living, and it was very nice. The staff was good. They checked on them every day for medication reminders and all that kind of stuff...."
READ MORE4021 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 ..."
READ MORE14230 S. Kilpatrick Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445
4.3
(16 reviews)
"I toured The Pointe at Kilpatrick. I like that it's very clean and bright-looking, like it was sunny. The staff was very personable, informative, and helpful...."
READ MORE3701 W 183rd Strert, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
4.3
(33 reviews)
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest. The tour was nice. It has everything we need. They introduced me to some of the workers there. We got to see what the room would look like. We walked and she showed me the path where they had breakfast...."
READ MORE545 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..."
READ MORE303 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..."
READ MORE1035 Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother was a resident in memory care, and they were excellent. The staff is also excellent and I have nothing but good words for them. She had a private room and it's the same for everybody else. They had entertainment come in, they had therapies,..."
READ MORE708 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 ..."
READ MORE3460 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..."
READ MORE285 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
4.3
(16 reviews)
"The second choice for us is Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale. It is close to dialysis. They provide transportation, and it seems easy to transfer your doctor's care to their doctors. The staff who toured me was very friendly. She was helpful. She answer..."
READ MORE1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My brother initially lived independently at Generations at Oakton Arms but starting in January 2023 had to transferred to Assisted Living because of health issues. As I prepared his room for his return from rehabilitation, I thought how comfortable a..."
READ MORE16051 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
4.2
(59 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Orland Park. The staff showed us around, explained everything thoroughly, and then sent me a price list, so it was all good. I went into the dining room and all the stuff. The rooms are pretty basic. It's clean...."
READ MORESeniors 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 |
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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.
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!
Assisted Living
Katie Deehan
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Bolingbrook
My Mom is very happy at StoryPoint Bolingbrook. She has been a resident for 3 years. All staff are incredibly friendly, professional, and personable. We are very happy with the nursing staff who...
Provider response
Hello Katie, Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had a wonderful experience with us and our dedicated team. We appreciate you!
Assisted Living
C. McCall
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Bolingbrook
I’m a resident at this property and I truly enjoy being here. I have seen major improvements with the new leadership being in place. Looking forward to the future!
Provider response
Hello, Thank you for your review! We’re excited about the future together as well! Your feedback means a lot to us.