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Assisted Living Communities in Sycamore, Illinois

 

Sycamore, located in northern Illinois, serves as the county seat of DeKalb County and sits approximately 60 miles west of Chicago. The city itself has 2 assisted living communities, but seniors can also choose from 48 other residences nearby. This type of care costs about $5,250 per month in the area, which is higher than the U.S. median of $4,500 and the Illinois baseline rate of $4,488.

Based on our directory of 422 reviews reviews, Sycamore's assisted living providers have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars, reflecting the quality of care in the city.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Sycamore's estimated care fees surpass the state norm by $762, as well as the baseline rate across the United States, with a difference of $750. Compared to other cities, Sycamore falls within the upper range for assisted living costs in Illinois. Seniors in Peoria can expect significantly more affordable prices, around $1,119 less. Monthly expenses in Champaign and Chicago remain below those of Sycamore at $4,750 and $4,825 per month, respectively. Bloomington comes closest to Sycamore in cost, with residents paying $90 less.

Sycamore

$5,250

Illinois

$4,488

United States

$4,500

Peoria

$4,131

Champaign

$4,750

Chicago

$4,825

Bloomington

$5,160

Paying for Assisted Living in Sycamore

 

In Sycamore, seniors spend a median of $5,250 per month on assisted living, although final prices depend on the specific services and amenities available in the community they choose.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sycamore

Illinois has an optional state supplement (OSS) program that helps low-income seniors and seniors receiving SSI payments pay monthly assisted living costs. There is also a Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program that may help offset the cost of assisted living services. 

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

Financial Assistance in Illinois

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

Assisted living residences, which typically charge about $5,250 per month in Sycamore, cater to seniors who need help with daily activities but want to live as independently as possible. Offering similar services directly from the senior's house, in-home care and home health care cost an extra $375, with the latter also including basic medical care. Adult day centers provide the most affordable option, at $1,801, but only operate during daytime hours. For individuals with moderate to severe conditions, rates for a semi-private room in a nursing home start at $7,445.

In-Home Care

$5,625

Home Health Care

$5,625

Adult Day Health Care

$1,801

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,445

Note: Data for Sycamore was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rockford, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sycamore

Sycamore and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sycamore, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sycamore

Sycamore 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.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Janeen

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Review of The Grand Victorian of Sycamore

I toured The Grand Victorian of Sycamore. It was a very welcoming place, very bright, very clean, and had a lot of options. We had a very extensive visit and met a lot of the staff. We learned a...

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Linda

I visited this facility

Review of The Grand Victorian of Sycamore

My husband and I liked The Grand Victorian of Sycamore. When we first looked there, we liked the place. It was clean. It was pleasant. We liked the rooms that they had there. They were nice and...

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Vincent

I visited this facility

Review of The Grand Victorian of Sycamore

The Grand Victorian of Sycamore was clean and fancy. The person who greeted me was very helpful. Their facilities seemed phenomenal. They were priced higher but I could detect that it was probably...

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