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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403 North Fourth Street, Danforth, IL 60930
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I have my mom in Prairie Lutheran Home. It is very nice, very clean, and very attentive to everybody's needs. It is very light and very bright, and there is very good ratio between the patients and the caretakers. There is always a registered nurse o..."
READ MORE3325 W 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My wife has been a client of Kelly Home Health care since 2016 to the present date (10/2022) We have experienced true genuine and professional service. If there’s ever a concern no matter the topic, Kelly Home Health care employees have taken the tim..."
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101 Main St, Park Forest, IL 60466
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured and they had both assisted living and independent living. One side is for assisted living and one side is for independent living. They have one-bedrooms, and they were very nice. They were small but nice. The staff were very nice. The people..."
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21507 S. Wolf Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Frankfort was very well kept up and very well laid out for memory care people. It was like they couldn't get lost going down a hallway. The staff members were very pleasant and clean. We observed them working with the memory care reside..."
READ MORE12631 187Th St, Mokena, IL 60448
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Marley Oaks Assisted Living is a very small private facility co-founded by a church group. There are only 12 residents, and it’s like walking into someone’s home. The staff is wonderful, very positive, and treat my dad like family. We’re very satisfi..."
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100 Harvest View Ln, Herscher, IL 60941
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has moved to Harvest View Living, the place is wonderful. The people are great and the food is good. They have lots of activities like bingo, chair exercises and they have all kinds of stuff...."
READ MORE10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park, IL 60467
3.9
(20 reviews)
"My grandfather was over in Rehab he said the food was amazing And though he love all the staff he keep talking about a nurse name Qwendolan if anyone knows her tell her thank you! She made his day. So to know this while I'm overseas melted my heart...."
READ MORE110 Harvard Street, Momence, IL 60954
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MOREAccording 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
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.
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 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.
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. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide 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) 935-2750 | Prairie 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) 933-7791 | This 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) 937-8489 | The 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) 252-8966 | SHIP 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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Colleen
3.0
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....
Assisted Living
Tarri
5.0
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.
Assisted Living
Shelly
5.0
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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