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Assisted Living Communities in Schaumburg, Illinois

Located 30 miles from Chicago, the suburban city of Schaumburg, IL, hosts 3 assisted living communities for seniors requiring help with daily activities. As of 2024, older adults in Schaumburg pay around $6,500 per month for assisted living, roughly $1,275 more than the $5,225 median cost across Illinois.

For insights into the experiences of people living in Schaumburg's assisted living facilities, our directory includes 2935 reviews reviews. Overall, the city's assisted living communities receive 3.9 out of 5 stars stars, on average.

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

Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey lists the expected cost of assisted living in Schaumburg as $6,500, around $1,150 higher than the U.S. average of $5,350. The city's assisted living communities provide more affordable alternatives to those in nearby Kankakee, where care costs about $7,683 per month. Meanwhile, older adults in Rockford pay around $5,250 per month, making it one of the state's most cost-effective locations.

Schaumberg

$6,500

Illinois

$5,225

United States

$5,350

Kankakee

$7,683

Rockford

$5,250

Bloomington

$4,800

Peoria

$5,012

Paying for Assisted Living in Schaumburg

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Schaumburg

Eligible senior residents of Schaumburg, Illinois will find a number of state and federal assistance programs to help them with the cost of assisted living. These include Choices for Carethe Illinois Supportive Living Program and Supplemental Security Income Category G.

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 Living in Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg's assisted living facilities charge a typical monthly fee of $6,500, making them a budget-friendly alternative to nursing home care. In contrast, seniors pay around $8,669 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home facility and $11,863 for private accommodations, highlighting the potential savings of a less intensive service model for seniors who don't need comprehensive medical support.

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 Schaumburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago Area, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Schaumburg

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Township of Schaumburg Senior Services(847) 285-4541 

Schaumburg supports its older population by funding and administering a broad range of services. It administers the statewide Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Its staff members are trained Senior Health Insurance Program advisors and provide free, unbiased health insurance options counseling to help seniors make educated decisions for finding coverage to pay for assisted living. The office also provides information, referrals and benefits counseling.


AgeOptions(708) 383-0258 

AgeOptions is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Schaumburg region. This agency provides information and referrals to help seniors connect with community-based services such as nutrition counseling, transportation and health care services. It also has a long-term care ombudsman program with volunteers who advocate on behalf of those in assisted living. 


Kenneth Young Center(847) 524-8800 ext. 189 

The Kenneth Young Center is a nonprofit organization that serves qualifying members of the community through social and mental health services. It provides in-home assessments for older adults to evaluate their needs and determine the level of care they need. It administers the state’s free health insurance counseling program for seniors and the Senior Health Assistance Program to help older adults apply for Medicare Savings Programs and prescription drug assistance programs. It also has an elder abuse response program to intervene in cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation.


The Barn Senior Program(847) 524-7496 

The Barn is a senior community center that hosts games, congregate meals and social activities for older adults in Schaumburg. The center also offers free wellness clinics conducted by licensed nurses several times per month.


Veteran Services(847) 485-2772 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)  (217) 836-3391 (Tuesday and Thursday) 

Schaumburg’s Veterans Services office provides a range of benefits to veterans in the community, including veterans’ discount cards, transportation services and information on local resources. It can also help veterans determine eligibility and apply for veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance benefit, which can help pay for assisted living.


Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Schaumburg

Schaumburg-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Janet

I visited this facility

Review of Encore Village of Schaumburg

We had an in-person tour of Friendship Village of Schaumburg, and it was very nice. The people seemed more of my cousin's age group. We thought the facility was way too large. They had a salon, an...

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Assisted Living

Lana

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Schaumburg

I was very impressed with Sunrise of Schaumburg, but I think my sister would need more of a supported living arrangement because they said if she ran out of money, she would have to leave and I...

Provider response

Hi Lana, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Schaumburg. We would be...

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Assisted Living

Mario

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

Review of Encore Village of Schaumburg

My mom moved into the Friendship Village of Schaumburg. The service is good but quite expensive for assisted living. She said the food was okay. The upkeep was very good. It's a beautiful place....

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