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Assisted Living Communities in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Laura

I visited this facility

Review of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove

I liked Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, but it wasn't a good fit. They were very, very nice. We had lunch there. My sister having MS, takes longer, and doesn't move as fast, so it was longer than...

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Walter

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

Review of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

My dad moved to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, and there's a strong feeling of community. Everyone seemed to care about the residents so much, and I was surprised to find out how well my dad was doing....

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Veronica

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

I went to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove. It was nice. It feels like a big house mansion. The lights were good there. So it was good. It was just way too over our budget and my price. A microwave and a...

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Thank you for your wonderful review, Veronica! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciated our ambiance and amenities. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere and professional service. If...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Buffalo Grove charge about 7.5% more than Illinois' statewide norm and 7.2% more than the U.S. average. The city is also 4.3% costlier than the neighboring town of Kankakee, but other nearby areas have higher prices; seniors in Rockford pay 8.8% more for assisted living, while those in Bloomington pay 6.9% more, on average.

Buffalo Grove

$4,825

Illinois

$4,488

US

$4,500

Kankakee

$4,623

Rockford

$5,250

Bloomington

$5,160

Paying for Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove

Seniors in Buffalo Grove pay an average of $4,825 monthly for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove

Illinois Medicaid does not pay for services in assisted living establishments, shared housing establishments or sheltered care facilities. However, there are two Medicaid waivers, including the Supportive Living Program and the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports program, that can pay for services for qualifying residents in supportive living facilities. 

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

Financial Assistance in Illinois

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

Assisted living is one of the cheapest senior care options in Buffalo Grove, but adult day health care is 61.8% cheaper because it only includes medical monitoring during the day in a communal setting. On the other hand, nursing home care is 44.9% more expensive than assisted living, as it includes intensive, 24/7 health monitoring. In-home care is costlier as well, offering seniors help with tasks such as bathing and dressing in their private homes for about 17.5% more per month than the average assisted living community. Similarly, home health care offers customized help with daily tasks as well as light medical support for about 18.5% more than assisted living.

 

In-Home Care

$5,672

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$4,825

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Note: Data for Buffalo Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead. 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Buffalo Grove, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Illinois