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Assisted Living Communities in Prospect Heights, Illinois

A suburb of Chicago, Prospect Heights houses 2 assisted living communities within Cook County. Local facilities charge around $6,500 per month in 2024, which surpasses the statewide median of...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living communities in Prospect Heights set monthly fees of around $6,500. By comparison, the Illinois median runs considerably lower at $5,225, and seniors spend less on services in nearby cities. Although rates in Kankakee outpace local norms at roughly $7,683, fees in Rockford trend about $1,250 lower. Additionally, costs in Bloomington come in around $4,800.

Prospect Heights

$6,500

Illinois

$5,225

United States

$5,350

Rockford

$5,250

Kankakee

$7,683

Bloomington

$4,800

Champaign

$5,438

Paying for Assisted Living in Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights seniors pay an average of $4,825 per month for assisted living care. That’s roughly 7% higher than the Illinois average of $4,488 and the U.S. average of $4,500.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Prospect Heights

In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps eligible seniors pay for care services in some assisted living communities but not room and board.

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

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

Seniors in Prospect Heights pay around $6,500 monthly for assisted living services. By comparison, nursing homes in the region charge higher rates of approximately $8,669. However, home health care costs are comparable at roughly $6,578, and in-home care fees run hundreds of dollars lower at about $5,720. Additionally, seniors may save money by choosing adult day health care, which costs around $2,123.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$6,578

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$6,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,669

Note: Since data for Prospect Heights is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Prospect Heights

These resources connect Prospect Heights' older adults with pro bono legal aid for civil matters, low- or no-cost access to local transportation and opportunities for fitness, education and socialization. 

ResourceContactService
Legal Aid Chicago(312) 341-1070This nonprofit organization offers no-cost legal aid to low-income seniors. It can help clients with various civil matters, including debt collection, tax disputes and consumer fraud cases, in addition to assisting clients in accessing government benefits such as Medicare and SSI. The organization can't offer assistance in criminal cases, however.
Benefit Access Program(800) 252-8966Enrollment in this state-level program allows Illinois seniors to ride CTA buses in Chicago, PACE buses in the suburbs and commuter Metra trains throughout Chicagoland for free. Seniors who drive their own cars can also receive a discount on their license plate fees through the program. Some income limitations apply.
Gary Morava Recreation Center(847) 394-2848The Prospect Heights Park District runs a number of programs for seniors in this social center, including bunco and bridge clubs for those who enjoy friendly competition and a garden club for those with a green thumb. There's also a selection of low-impact fitness classes suited to seniors, including chair yoga, Jazzercise and Pilates.
Senior Citizen Courses Act Tuition Waiver(217) 333-0100Students 65 years of age and up qualify for free tuition at the University of Illinois and all other public universities and community colleges in the state. Some restrictions apply. Income levels must not exceed a given semester's threshold, and not all fees and charges are excluded under the waiver. Each college determines class eligibility independently. Contact an institution's admissions or financial aid department for specific details.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights 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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NS

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

Review of Sunrise of Prospect Heights

My father has been in here. It's maybe not as much care as he actually needs unfortunately, but since he's still new there, we have to kind of check it out. They have quite a few activities, but he...

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Martha

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

Review of Sunrise of Prospect Heights

My father-in-law is here now. It just works out well. They have a memory care center that my mother-in-law could go into and then assisted living for my father-in-law, so it's just a good fit for...

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Carla

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Prospect Heights

It was fine, and a lovely experience. The staff was lovely, informative, and helpful. The rooms were fine, adequate, clean, and well laid out, however, it was a bit far away. It's welcoming, small,...

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