Memory Care Communities in Homer Glen, Illinois

Memory Care costs in Homer Glen start around $7,890 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Homer Glen 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.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.

With more than 220,000 seniors in Illinois currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the state's Department of Public Health's has enacted an Alzheimer's Disease State Plan to ensure care is available for this segment of the population. 

The village of Homer Glen has over 24,500 residents, 17.4 percent of whom are aged 65 and older and may be living with some type of dementia. Specialized treatment for these individuals is available at Homer Glen's single memory care facility, as well as at an additional 31 facilities in surrounding communities.

• Though it's just over 30 miles southwest of Chicago's downtown core, the overall rate of crime in Homer Glen is much lower than the average rates seen across the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Out of a possible 100, Homer Glen receives a score of 14 for both violent and property crime, compared to regional scores of 37.9 and 34.9 in the same categories. This may give families and seniors peace of mind. 
• Compared to both statewide and national averages, the cost of living in Homer Glen is quite a bit higher. Based on the U.S. national average of 100, the village receives a rating of 124.4, with housing and transportation costs being the most influential factors in this difference. This may be something for families to consider when budgeting for memory care services.
• The state of Illinois does not tax Social Security benefits, pension income or income from retirement savings accounts. While living costs in Homer Glen are higher than they are on average across the state, Illinois' tax friendliness may allow for seniors to put more of their funds toward memory care. 
• As is seen across much of the state, Homer Glen is known to experience harsh winters. Temperatures can reach a low of 16 degrees, and residents can expect to see around 30 inches of snow each year. Family members might have difficulties visiting a loved one in memory care during winter.