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Assisted Living Communities in Bourbonnais, Illinois

The village of Bourbonnais sits in Kankakee County in the Kankakee River Valley and contains 2 assisted living communities. These facilities, along with the 27 residences nearby, charge around $7,683 per month in 2024. This indicates a significant increase over the state median of $5,225 and the national norm of $5,350.

In the following directory, you’ll find 281 reviews consumer reviews to help you compare local assisted living facilities and their amenities. Overall, residents and visitors give these facilities a satisfaction score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Bourbonnais, IL and Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Bourbonnais seniors pay around $7,683 monthly for assisted living, which exceeds the state median by over $2,400. Other cities in the region offer more economical care, with rates coming in at about $5,666 in Carbondale and roughly $5,250 in Rockford. Similarly, fees in Peoria compare favorably to the local norm at approximately $5,012.

Bourbonnais

$7,683

Illinois

$5,225

The United States

$5,350

Chicago

$6,500

Rockford

$5,250

Peoria

$5,012

Carbondale

$5,666

Paying for Assisted Living in Bourbonnais, IL

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bourbonnais

In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.

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 Living in Bourbonnais, IL

Assisted living costs in Bourbonnais hover near $7,683 per month. This rate runs substantially lower than the cost of nursing home care, which comes in at around $8,562 for shared accommodations. However, seniors who set up home health care services pay about $6,483 for full-time skilled nursing.

Home Health Care

$6,483

Assisted Living Facility

$7,683

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,562

Note: Since data for Bourbonnais is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Kankakee, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Bourbonnais

Bourbonnais is home to numerous nonprofit agencies and programs to help older adults make important decisions regarding their long-term care. The following table has resources to help older adults navigate the process of transitioning to assisted living through information and referrals, financial and legal advice and linkages to community-based services.  

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AgeGuide(630) 293-5990AgeGuide is a local nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to those aged 60 and over in Bourbonnais and the surrounding region. Through this agency, seniors can get information and referrals for services in the community to supplement what they obtain in assisted living, including wellness services, transportation and congregate meals.
Prairie State Legal Services(815) 935-2750Prairie State Legal Services provides free civil legal services to those aged 60 and over, including help with obtaining public benefits, addressing denied health insurance claims and understanding assisted living contracts. The office can also help with addressing substandard care in residential facilities.
Catholic Charities | Aging and Disability Services(815) 933-7791This nonprofit, faith-based organization provides a range of services to older adults in the Bourbonnais region, including volunteer opportunities, money management services and telephone reassurance. It has a long-term care ombudsman who helps ensure high-quality care for those in assisted living.
Kankakee Veterans Assistance Commission(815) 937-8489The county’s VAC provides benefits assistance to Bourbonnais veterans and their families, helping them access local, state and federal benefits. It can help qualifying individuals apply for veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, Aid and Attendance and disability compensation, which may help cover assisted living.
Senior Health Insurance Program(800) 252-8966SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. It has a helpline staffed with trained volunteers who help seniors identify options for covering assisted living services.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bourbonnais

Bourbonnais-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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Colleen

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Bourbonnais

We toured Bickford of Bourbonnais. For my father-in-law, it was too large. And even though he would have been on the first floor, he was right across from the dining room, and it was kind of noisy....

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Tarri

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Bourbonnais

We got a bed at Bickford of Bourbonnais for respite care for my stepdad. The tour was very good. The apartments were very nice and large. The community area was very nice and big. The dining area...

Provider response

Tarri, So happy to hear that you recommend Bickford of Bourbonnais. We're glad that you agree that it is truly a special place with a skilled and compassionate team.

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Shelly

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Bourbonnais

I liked my visit to Bickford of Bourbonnais, and I liked the staff. The layout of the place looked good. They had gathering places for the people, and the dining room looked very nice and...

Provider response

Hi, Shelly. We are delighted to hear you are considering Bickford of Bourbonnais! We appreciate your feedback on your visit with us and want to thank you for sharing your experience. Have a great day!

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