Assisted Living Communities in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Buffalo Grove, IL below include 235 Assisted Living facilities with 2795 reviews. On average in Buffalo Grove, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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"My father has been at The Vines Senior Homes for about a month now, and it's fairly good. The care and the meals are very good. It's a small place, so the care there is excellent. The staff is excellent. It's pretty much 1-level, and it was decorated..."
"The tour at The Carrington at Lincolnwood was nice. It's a newer facility. It's very clean and very bright. All the people there seemed very friendly. There were a lot of different activities. There were a lot of options, but ultimately, it's a combi..."
"My mother started at Park Place in Independent Living for her first 2 years and a few month ago (since Covid) has moved to Assisted Living. As someone suffering from mild (now mild-moderate) dementia, my Mom was not only treated with the upmost respe..."
"The Montclare Supportive Living - Lawndale looked very grand just from the outside without stepping in. And when you go in, it was nice. The room that we waited in was nice. Everybody seemed friendly, and the residents looked happy. The staff who ass..."
"My wife is now here. The most important thing is the level of care of the place, and in my short stay there, everybody is caring. The apartments are excellent. The facility is A+. I find the people who are working there beyond expectations. It is ver..."
"What I like least about Aspired Living of La Grange is the price. But I like that the bathrooms are large. They have barn doors, which is nice. The living space is bright and welcoming. The amenities are very high quality. The community spaces are ve..."
"I am currently in rehab at Oak Trace. There's nothing that I do not like here. Everything is above anything that I've experienced before. The staff was very kind. They're courteous. And they respond right away. The food is excellent. I couldn't ask f..."
"We couldn’t be happier with how my Mom was welcomed into this community. She has been living there for two years now and LOVES it!! My sisters and I interviewed quite a few facilities. And are so happy we chose Cordia! The activities are wonderful,..."
1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(28 reviews)
"I will be moving into Church Creek. Erin was a very warm person and knowledgeable about the people who live there. She said hello to everybody by name, as she met them, and that was great. She also invited us to stay for lunch, so I got to experience..."
"Both of my parents lived at CBH. They started out in Independent living. After my father passed away my mother went to the 3rd floor.
I work in another senior community. I can not say enough about CBH. The care, compassion, cleanliness, activities, ..."
"My mother has moved into The Radcliff. I chose them because they're right down the street from where I live. The staff was great. I had no problem whatsoever. The food was good. I've eaten there about three or four times already. She's got a studio a..."
"Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care was great. The layout was nice. The staff was friendly. They have a makeshift movie theater type viewing area for the residents. My dad happens to be a big fan of movies, so I thought that was very unique. The..."
"My mother-in-law moved to Churchview Supportive Living. I've been there several times, and it's a nice, clean place, and the staff is very nice. My mother-in-law loves the place. It's a welcoming place. They have activities for them to do. That was t..."
"My sister moved to River Glen of St. Charles because it was immediately available. I was with her when she had a meal and it was wonderful. They had standard activities. They have in-house therapy. They have games like bingo, movies, and rides to sto..."
315 North La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
4.4
(15 reviews)
"My father-in-law is at Plymouth Place. I think at this point we are very happy with Plymouth Place. We like their cleanliness, and their staff seems very, very professional very nice. I think they're doing the best they can with my father-in-law.
T..."
"Paul House & Health Care Center looks like it was very nice, and it was big. The problem was they were too expensive. They came in over $10,000 for semi-private ,and that was too much. Otherwise, I would have been comfortable putting my mother there...."
"I moved into Autumn Green at Midway Village. The people are nice and friendly and I feel safe. The staff was nice. They come to my apartment every Tuesday. The facility is clean. They have a gym. They had a barbecue this week. And they have a movie t..."
"My mom is in Tabor Hills A Campus of Caring. They've been OK from what I've seen. They take care of my mom, and they're attentive. I wish they would let families in longer or more because of the COVID. Right now, they're still limiting the number of ..."
"Buckingham Pavilion is a warm welcoming nursing home and rehabilitation center with a very caring staff who gave my mother a sense of family during the 4.5 years she resided there. She loved interacting with the staff and other residents and attendin..."
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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.
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
Provider response
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...
I went to Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove. The facility was nice, warm, and welcoming. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They have a little kitchenette, a microwave, and a refrigerator. So, that...
I toured Belmont Village Buffalo Grove. It's a great facility, with nice staff, and a great tour. I like its location. I like the activity and I like the friendliness of the staff. The building...
Provider response
Thanks for sharing a review of your tour. We’re happy to hear you found it to be a great community and our staff to be nice. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions after your tour.