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Assisted Living Communities in Gurnee, Illinois

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

Gurnee’s assisted living facilities charge approximately $5,450 per month for care, which is about $1,000 higher than state and national norms. Seniors in Rockford pay $5,250 for care for a potential monthly savings over Gurnee’s norm, and in Chicago, rates are even lower at $4,825. Farther south in Kankakee, seniors pay $4,623 for services, and rates in Peoria are competitive at $4,131.

Gurnee

$5,450

Illinois

$4,488

United States

$4,500

Rockford

$5,250

Chicago

$4,825

Kankakee

$4,623

Peoria

$4,131

Paying for Assisted Living in Gurnee

In Gurnee, assisted living residents pay average monthly rates of $5,450.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gurnee

Financial Assistance in Illionois

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 Gurnee, IL

At $5,450 per month, assisted living is among the more moderately priced care options in Gurnee. Seniors pay several hundred dollars per month more for in-home care and home health care, which cost $5,720. This monthly rate only covers care, not living expenses such as housing and meals, further driving up the cost compared to assisted living. Adult day health care is considerably more cost-effective at $1,300, but nursing home care is more expensive at $9,977.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$5,450

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,977

Note: Data for Gurnee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Racine, WI, was used instead.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Gurnee

The Gurnee region has several nonprofit agencies and programs that serve seniors through information and referral services, options counseling and financial and legal advice. Through the following resource table, older adults can get help with covering long-term care services, connecting with social and recreational programming and navigating the assisted living move-in process.

ResourceContactService
Senior Center(847) 244-1101The local senior center has a fully outfitted fitness center with low-impact aerobic equipment, as well as a café, a library and activity rooms. It hosts a variety of programs for those aged 55 and over, including fitness classes, games and a durable medical equipment lending closet.
AgeGuide(800) 528-2000AgeGuide has information specialists who listen to seniors’ needs and refer them to appropriate community-based programs such as transportation providers, financial and legal advisors and nutrition counselors. The agency also assists seniors with applying for state and federal benefits that may cover medical and assisted living expenses.
Volunteer Opportunities(847) 377-2000Seniors in Gurnee have access to a range of volunteer opportunities throughout the county, letting them serve their community in the capacity that fits their interests, experiences and abilities. Placement opportunities may include the local sheriff’s office, parks, the courthouse, schools, museums and libraries.
Veterans Services(847) 377-2575The local Veterans Services Office operates the Veterans Assistance Commission, which administers financial assistance, VA pension, Aid and Attendance and disability compensation. It can also help veterans connect with community-based services and programs, such as prescription drug assistance and medical transportation.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 401-8200The long-term care ombudsman program can help assisted living residents in Gurnee get the quality of care they deserve. They can help seniors and families assess ways to pay for assisted living, understand residents’ rights and determine what to do in instances of involuntary discharges.
Prairie State Legal Services(800) 942-3940Prairie State Legal Services provides free legal advice and assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Gurnee region. Seniors can contact the office for help with applying for public and veterans’ benefits and understanding the terms of their assisted living contracts.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gurnee

Gurnee 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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Dottie G

I visited this facility

Review of Theresa's Home Care LLC 1

We toured Theresa's Home Care LLC 1. It was very nice. It seemed very clean. It's a home. It's not like an institution. It's not like a facility, so it's homey, and you get that homey feeling. We...

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Joseph

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

Review of Bickford of Gurnee

A loved one was a resident of Bickford of Gurnee. She stayed there for a while. It was a very nice facility. It offered good food, and the staff was friendly. The only bad thing is, I think, they...

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Marcia

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Gurnee

My tour at Bickford of Gurnee was wonderful. I got there and they were doing activities. Abby was the person that I talked with. She took me into a room and she asked me some questions about my...

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