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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...
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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785 Fletcher Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I have moved into Fox River Horizon. It's friendly. They have a few activities here that I could enjoy. They have pinochle, bingo, billiards, and parties. So far, it's pretty good. There's no meal, but the physical appearance and upkeep is all good. ..."
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508 N McLean, Elgin, IL 60123
3.8
(16 reviews)
"The Sheridan at Tyler Creek was very clean. The staff was very friendly. We were able to see just about every place that we would want (i.e., the dining and the movie theater). There wasn't much activity going on at the time. I believe the folks were..."
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210 Airport Road, North Aurora, IL 60542
3.6
(33 reviews)
"It seemed like Asbury Gardens had a lot of activities. The person who took us on the tour was very kind, and they talked about their staff being not a changing staff, but staff that's been there for a long time, and that was nice. It was a Medicaid f..."
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920 North Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098
3.3
(9 reviews)
"We've visited Hearthstone Communities, but it was way out of our price range. It was a very nice place and the size was very good. We enjoyed our tour at this place more than the others. The dining area was very nice and roomy, and everyone was cordi..."
READ MORE311 S Lincolnway, North Aurora, IL 60542
2.5
(9 reviews)
"I am a former resident of the facility. The apartments are nice. They range from a studio up to a two bedroom. I started in a 1 bedroom, but, later downsized to a studio. When I lived there, I got along with the staff. They were very friendl..."
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58 WEST PARK AVENUE, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's not one that I would recommend. It was cheaper, but you get what you pay for. Rather than sit at a table with us, the staff sat behind her desk. Well, there were four seats at the table. ..."
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785 Fletcher Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
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1600 N 14th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
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1819 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL 60134
"It’s bed and breakfast living every day at Robin’s Nest where we strive to provide a relaxed, home environment that provides assisted living..."
READ MORESycamore'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
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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.
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.Â
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:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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.
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.
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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Janeen
5.0
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
5.0
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
5.0
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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