Assisted Living Communities in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Hoffman Estates, IL below include 228 Assisted Living facilities with 2733 reviews. On average in Hoffman Estates, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Hoffman Estates, IL
"We visited Robin's Nest and the home we went to was very nice, as were the people that we worked with. We personally found that the washroom facilities were not good for my sister, because there was one shared washroom, and she wanted her own washroo..."
"Arbor Terrace Glenview is a beautiful new facility. It was just built in 2019. The rooms were very nice, and then they have an opening for a room at the moment, so that's helping me. That place, however, seemed much quieter. It was more of a quiet co..."
"I'm on a waiting list for an apartment at The Landings. I thought the place was wonderful. It was new, only 2 years old. It was very bright and cheerful. The people were very friendly. Everybody that I met was really helpful. The woman who took me ar..."
525 Harvest Gate Road, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I will be moving into Melody Living Lake in the Hills. It's a beautiful place. It's new, and I love the idea of having a little balcony. I have nothing to say against it. They gave us lunch and it was very nice. They have a lot that will be going on...."
"My sister is moving into Deer Park Village. It's got lots of activities daily and there's a board that's located in different areas within assisted living, and it's nicely done. The other thing we were looking for was therapy and their therapy rooms ..."
"From the moment we walked into Arbor Terrace, we knew it was the place for my Grandma! The staff is so nice and welcoming! My grandma absolutely loves living there! She has made so many friends and she feels right at home! In addition, the food is am..."
"My mom recently July 2024, did a trial respite stay here and she loved it! The rooms were very spacious, she enjoyed all the activities provided and all the staff we encountered were very attentive and welcoming. My mom felt at home there and is plan..."
"Oak Hill Supportive Living is the other assisted living place that I'm applying to. They have a greenhouse at the front of the building where people can garden year-round. It's a much bigger place. The apartments are pretty comparable to where I am r..."
"I went to Magnolia Senior Living. The facility is beautiful. It's all modern, up-to-date, and beautiful furniture. Cherrie, who conducted the tour with me, is fabulous. They have different levels of care, and different pricing, but there is no explan..."
"I like everything about The Garlands of Barrington, don't know what I didn't like about it. They're beautiful and very upscale. The staff who assisted us there was wonderful. The food was great, we had lunch there. The rooms look like they are well-m..."
"I went to King-Bruwaert House. It's a beautiful, spectacular place that I've known since I was a child. It's beautiful. Beautiful architecture, beautiful trees, beautiful buildings. It's as wonderful as any place could be. I volunteered there. It is ..."
"My parents are enjoying Sedgebrook. They were very concerned about moving into a new home with a bunch of "Old People" until they realized there were people younger than them there. The food is very good and the activities are excellent. My dad is n..."
"I had a tour 3 days ago. At this moment there are no openings, will be on waiting list. The house is beautiful, clean, cozy, in excellent hands. I’m so impressed!..."
"From the day I met Christi, Kim and the Director, Christine I knew this was a great place for my mom. Cary, the memory care Director, along with her incredible staff welcomed my mom and our family with the best care! Starting with the front desk per..."
"My mother was a resident at Randall Residence/Courtyard of McHenry from September of 2021 to June of 2023. While there was some concern by some family members that we were moving her out of her home, I was so pleased that she was able to be there. ..."
"I have been a resident for 5 months. I live in a Villa. I have 2 bed rooms, a kitchen, a garage, a living room and a dining area. I use one bedroom for an office. I have a lot of books.
Staff and residents are extremely friendly. I could prepare..."
"We chose The Sheridan at Green Oaks. It is very new and clean. The people there are super friendly. My mother, who's the one going, said there was a lot of light coming in, and very open and not dark and depressing. We tried their meals, and they wer..."
"I like Park Place of Elmhurst. I'd been going there for several years, about once a week or so to play Scrabble with my friend and some of the residents. It's twice as expensive as the others and they don't have as many activities because it's a smal..."
"Three Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care had a bigger choice of apartments. They have nice wide hallways. Everything was refurbished so it was all recently painted. It looked brand new even though it's a ten-year-old building. The staff was very acco..."
"I went to tour Monarch Landing. It's very big and very lovely. I would like to live there, but it's expensive. The prices of the apartment are expensive. The apartments are very large, and everything is included as well. They have one meal a day. The..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Hoffman Estates, IL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living costs vary throughout Illinois depending on local living costs. Hoffman Estates is one of the pricier options in the state, with older adults paying approximately $4,950 per month. While this is nearly 10% higher than the state average, the village is an affordable alternative to Rockford, where facilities charge $5,113. In Springfield, care costs are comparable at $4,860, and in the Champaign area, rates are lower than state and national figures at $4,163. Assisted living in Peoria, located about 170 miles south of Hoffman Estates, is among the most cost-effective options in the state at $3,800.
Hoffman Estates
$4,950
Illinois
$4,575
The United States
$4,300
Peoria
$3,800
Rockford
$5,113
Springfield
$4,860
Champaign Area
$4,163
Paying for Assisted Living in Hoffman Estates
Seniors in Hoffman Estates pay $4,950 per month on average for assisted living services. This exceeds the state median monthly average of $4,575 and the national rate of $4,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates, IL
Seniors in Hoffman Estates have several home-based and residential community-based care services available to them, depending on their needs and budgets. Those seeking a budget-friendly option may consider adult day health care, which costs $1,614 monthly. Assisted living is a few thousand dollars higher at $4,950. Seniors who live in their own homes pay $4,957 per month on average for homemaker services and $5,053 for specialized home health aide services. Those who need around-the-clock medical monitoring may be good candidates for nursing homes, which charge $8,076 for shared rooms and $8,532 for private accommodations.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$4,950
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,532
Note: Care cost data for Hoffman Estates was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago Area, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Hoffman Estates
Finding the right assisted living facility in Hoffman Estates can be a challenge. Fortunately, seniors have access to a broad range of resources to help them make decisions regarding their care. The following agencies and programs provide information and referrals for community-based programs, such as options counseling and legal assistance, as well as access to social and recreational programs.
Seniors in Hoffman Estates access information, assistance and referrals through AgeOptions, Inc., a local nonprofit agency that serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Cook County. It has benefits counselors who screen older adults for eligibility for benefits that may help them cover assisted living services, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. It hosts interactive online workshops for those with ongoing health conditions, and it has a program to help nursing home residents transition to assisted living. The agency also serves as the region’s long-term care ombudsman, educating assisted living residents of their rights and advocating on their behalf.
The local senior center hosts a broad range of free activities for older Hoffman Estates residents, including Wii Bowling, stitching and crafting groups, book clubs, cards and games and social lunches. It has age-friendly fitness classes, such as gentle yoga, tai chi and Forever Strong, which focuses on preventing muscle loss. The center also hosts day trips, such as the annual holiday Lights Trolley Tour and visits to local botanical gardens and orchards.
The nearest Veterans Administration regional office is located in Chicago, about 30 miles southeast of Hoffman Estates. The office provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits counseling to help qualifying veterans and their families obtain benefits that can help cover assisted living costs. The office also screens veterans for eligibility for health insurance, medical care and veterans’ home placement, which can help them control out-of-pocket costs.
Legal Aid Chicago serves as the long-term care ombudsman for the Hoffman Estates region. Its legal professionals can help residents understand their rights and resolve issues that arise in assisted living, such as problems with intake and discharge procedures, billing errors or substandard care.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates-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.
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Review of Brookdale Hoffman Estates
I'm in Brookdale Hoffman Estates. I like the ability to get around, the structure of the place, and the convenience. The staff is very kind. The food is excellent. The food choices and the quality...
The apartment is satisfactory. The apartment size-wise okay. My apartment is at the end of the building so it can be very noisy.
The staff is good. The waiting and attending staff members are...
I was able to tour Brookdale Hoffman Estates. The place was very nice, but they didn't have any openings. I can't think of anything I like least about the place. It was quite nice, like the...