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Assisted Living Communities in Waterloo, Illinois

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

Arnold

$4,500

Affton

$4,125

$4,000

Waterloo

$3,995

Belleville

$3,420

Swansea

$3,050

Paying for Assisted Living in Waterloo

Assisted Living costs in Waterloo start around $3,995 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Waterloo and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waterloo

Seniors who need help paying for assisted living may qualify for the Illinois Supportive Living Program Medicaid waiver or the Illinois Community Care Program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Waterloo

Waterloo 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 Waterloo, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waterloo

Waterloo-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

Glenn

5.0

June 11, 2024

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

Review of Garden Place Waterloo

The facility is immaculate and well maintained. The staff is very courteous and attentive to personalize needs. My mother has lived there for over a decade and she loves it there. We value the...

Provider response

Thank you Glen for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your mother has enjoyed over a decade of happy living at Garden Place Waterloo. Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment...

Assisted Living

Diane

5.0

December 9, 2023

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

Review of Garden Place Waterloo

My mother stayed at Garden Place Waterloo for an entire year. It was wonderful. The entire team treated the residents like their family. They have private entrances from the outside, so they all...

Assisted Living

Janice

5.0

May 6, 2022

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Cedarhurst of Waterloo

We moved into Cedarhurst of Waterloo. The people are friendly, it's very clean, and they're welcoming. I know that they have a lot of card games and I saw them go on an outing one time when I was...