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The suburban community of McHenry offers views of the Fox River and sits about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. In this region, 104 assisted living facilities accommodate seniors with daily care needs, including 5 within McHenry proper. These facilities charge around $6,500 per month in 2024, which exceeds the state median of $5,225 and the national norm of $5,350.
In this directory, we provide 928 reviews reviews from assisted living residents, families and staff in the McHenry region, which indicate an overall satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
104 Results
1400 8TH AVE, Union Grove, WI 53182
3.2
(8 reviews)
"My friend is at Oak Ridge Care Center. There is nothing in particular that I don't like about the place. The facility itself is very clean. The people there are very concerned about my friend's well-being. I think that he is treated very well. I noti..."
READ MORE800 W. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Lutheran Home. It was a great tour. The person who gave me a tour, the sales manager, her follow-up was terrible, and she has left the company. It's a great facility, with nice activities, and friendly staff, but very pricey. It was very nic..."
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715 W Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2.7
(16 reviews)
"I was a patient at Manor Care for 2 months and really enjoyed the stay. The staff from nurasng to dietary were excellent and went out of their way to make you comfortable and meet all your requests. When you used the "call light" they responded imm..."
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6722 State Road 50 East, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My parents are in Walnut Grove. The members of the staff there are not very well-trained but they try. They really don't do anything to try and engage Alzheimer's patients. They just pretty much make sure that the patients are fed and get their medic..."
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1 Eastown Mnr, Elkhorn, WI 53121
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30620 Durand Ave, Burlington, WI 53105
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1071 S Moorings Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
"The Moorings of Arlington Heights is nestled in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by a lush, 45-acre campus. When resid..."
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725 S Curtis St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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402 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Grayslake, IL 60030
"Here at Theresa's Home Care, LLC, we provide a pleasant, secure, and welcoming environment for our residents to enjoy. Our staff members tre..."
READ MORE1101 S Pine St, Burlington, WI 53105
"Pine Brook Pointe is located in the southern Wisconsin city of Burlington, which is minutes from the Illinois border. The city is home to ju..."
READ MORE785 Fletcher Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
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READ MORE100 School St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181
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5631 Manchester Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
"Our Mission Gurnee Manor is committed to providing outstanding care while fostering a comfortable, home environment. Our goal is to create a..."
READ MORE2300 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53, Long Grove, IL 60047
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795 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Azpira Place of Lake Zuri..."
READ MOREN2270 State Road 67, Walworth, WI 53184
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READ MOREN3367 County Road NN, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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READ MORE1101 Pembridge Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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READ MORE130 E Cook Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
"Liberty Towers is a centrally located, income-restricted senior apartment community in Libertyville, a suburb of Chicago near Lake Michigan...."
READ MORE155 Beth Ct, Burlington, WI 53105
"Calebria House is located in Burlington, WI, a city situated in both Racine and Walworth counties. The facility is just minutes away from Ec..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that in McHenry, seniors budget around $6,500 per month for assisted living. This rate exceeds Illinois’ median of $5,225 and surpasses care costs in many nearby communities. For example, seniors in Peoria pay about $5,012, and rates in Bloomington come in near $4,800. However, in Kankakee, fees surpass the local median at approximately $7,683.
McHenry
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
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.
McHenry's assisted living communities charge around $6,500 per month. This rate falls below the cost of home health care, which hovers near $6,578, and it offers about $2,200 in savings over nursing home care. However, seniors pay lower rates of roughly $5,720 for in-home care, and those who attend adult day health care facilities spend approximately $2,123 monthly.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for McHenry is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Older adults in the McHenry area get support, information and assistance from various local organizations and programs. The following table features local resources to help older adults find the best residential care solutions for their needs and identify options for paying for services. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeGuide | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide is the Area Agency on Aging for McHenry and the surrounding region. This agency provides a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over, including information and referrals for community-based services, health insurance options counseling, friendly visitors and health and wellness workshops. The agency also has online classes through GetSetUp, covering topics, such as hobbies and interests, current events, technology training and wellness. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (815) 344-9113 | Prairie State Legal Services is a local nonprofit organization that provides a range of civil legal services to those aged 60 and over to protect individuals’ rights and help them obtain the care and benefits they’re entitled to. Through the local office, seniors can get help with obtaining Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security, which can help them pay for assisted living. |
| Senior Health Insurance Program | (800) 252-8966 | Illinois’s Senior Health Insurance Program is a volunteer-operated program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. Seniors can call the program’s helpline for assistance with understanding Original Medicare’s benefits and determining whether the supplemental coverage of Medicare Advantage is right for their needs. The helpline can also help seniors determine whether they may qualify for Medicaid. |
| Senior Services Associates | (815) 344-3555 | Senior Services Associates is a local nonprofit organization that provides a range of social, recreational and wellness programs for area seniors. Its McHenry location hosts monthly blood pressure screenings, birthday celebrations, movie matinees, age-friendly fitness classes and Coffee Klatch, which features free coffee and pastries. The organization also provides information and assistance to help seniors connect with community-based programs to supplement what they receive in assisted living. |
| Veterans Assistance Commission | (815) 334-4229 | The Veterans Assistance Commission serves older veterans in the McHenry region through advocacy, outreach and information services. Veterans can speak with trained officers who help them identify and apply for VA benefits that can help cover assisted living services, including pension programs, disability compensation and Aid and Attendance. The office can also help individuals determine whether they qualify for VA medical care or health insurance. |
McHenry-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
Larry Psonak
5.0
Review of The Courtyard of McHenry
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...
Assisted Living
Zita's Girl
5.0
Review of Maya's Villa
The personal attention my mother gets at Maya's Villa makes her feel at home. The care and attention my mother is receiving is unmatched to any other facility we looked into. They have all the care...
Assisted Living
Frank
5.0
Review of The Courtyard of McHenry
I have been a resident here for a month now. It is a nice place and it is convenient here. The food is excellent, and the service is excellent. I know they have a lot of activities going on, but...
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