Nursing homes provide 24/7 supervision and skilled medical care, a wide range of therapies and social activities. Receiving these services at home isn’t feasible for most seniors. Understandably, nursing home fees, which also cover accommodations, meals and some transportation, are significantly higher than the cost of other senior care types. Home health care or assisted living may be as effective and less costly for people who don’t require a nursing home-level of service.
This guide reviews the average cost of nursing homes and other care types. It also provides some local resources for Bolingbrook’s seniors.
"Here are the staff that make this place run smoothly, efficiently and with heart: Colleen. Barbara, Rochelle, Tina, Manny, Charles, Faith and Trudy. Consider yourself blessed if one of them has their attention on you. The place would be nothing wi..."
"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. ..."
"My mother will be moving into GreenFields of Geneva. We chose it mostly because of the location. It's very close to one of my other siblings. She'll be going to memory care. I like that there was a separate dining area like each area was separate. It..."
811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(21 reviews)
"The Moorings of Arlington Heights has a rehab center there, and that's where my husband was transferred from the hospital. He was there for five weeks and received very good care. The nurse practitioner there was excellent. She was great. She was ver..."
"The tour I had at Franciscan Village was very good. It was organized, and caring and had an overarching feeling of a faith community, which was very attractive to both my mom and myself. It just so happens that we're practicing Catholics so that was ..."
"I went to St. Joseph Village of Chicago. The staff was very good. The only drawback of that facility is that they don't have long-term memory care. It's only short-term for memory care. From there, they send them to other facilities, so I wasn't too ..."
2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546
4.2
(7 reviews)
"Overall, I had a nice visit to Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. The woman named Erin helped me out a lot. The place is clean. The residents seemed happy and they seemed to have a level of care that was exceptional for my grandfather-in-law. Wha..."
"Brookdale Lisle would have been my number-one pick. It was a luxury assisted living facility and probably the best in the area. It included extra things like a separate storage area, which was just kind of nice. The food menu was fabulous. Some of th..."
"My mother was at Norwood Crossing. She went in sort of in the lowest level of care, she was living pretty independently, and they did medication checks, and then as time went on she became very ill and she unfortunately was admitted into their hospic..."
"I liked Jennings Terrace. I liked how friendly everyone was. They answered a lot of questions. They were very thorough with their information. They were very kind. They give everybody their own space. They give everybody space to eat and a space to e..."
"I visited Encore Village of Schaumburg. The staff was great. It was a pretty nice place. I had no problem. It was clean and convenient to get around. Everything was right there. You didn't have to walk them out to get here and there. The patio was cl..."
"My wife just entered Abington of Glenview for rehab. Her reception and admission could not have been any better.
Everybody was so nice and friendly, that it set her mind fully at ease.
I would give it 20 stars if I could!..."
"I will be moving into Cantata Adult Life Services. I know I'm eventually going to need more care, so that's one of the reasons why we chose this place is because it does have different levels of care. I can have care until I die without moving anywhe..."
"Glenbridge fits my mother the best. The rooms and amenities are perfect, and it is perfectly located near a shopping center. The staff is good. What’s more important is that they speak Russian, and they’re very caring.
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"I was completely surprised but very put at ease and at comfort with the staff. But they never let me feel anything less but dignified. And for somebody to be going through what it takes to be invoked in the situation such as this , dignity is lot. ..."
"I toured Midway Neurological / Rehab Center. It's a large place. The director was the one who gave me the tour. He told me some of the patients have a tendency to wander off, so they stationed a security guard right here at the door so nobody would w..."
"The staff here were kind, attentive, and truly went out of their way to help me. Lots of nursing homes are mediocre looking and short staffed, but the difference here was that the employees really cared. I developed relationships with other residents..."
"Our loving Brother Peter was cared for by a dedicated nurturing staff to whom we are very grateful.
A spiritual environment, offering mass and very supportive of families.
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"My father is in Ascension Living Saint Benedict Village. It's a very good facility and clean. They take care of the residents. The staff is very good and very helpful. They've been very attentive to his needs. They were also able to set up extra phys..."
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The average cost of a shared nursing home room in Bolingbrook is only $320 higher than the national median of $7,756. However, this figure is more than $1,800 above the Illinois state average of $6,235.
Nursing home care costs in Bolingbrook are among the highest in the state. Springfield facilities charge $1,080 less per month. The cost difference is more apparent in Kankakee, where seniors pay $1,536 less on average. The gap grows wider in Champaign and Rockford, where costs range from $2,175 to $2,251 less than Bolingbrook’s median rate.
Bolingbrook
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Kankakee
$6,540
Champaign
$5,901
Springfield
$6,996
Rockford
$5,825
Nursing Home Costs in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,076 per month in Bolingbrook, while private rooms cost $8,532.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
Comparing all available types of care in Bolingbrook can help seniors and their families determine the most appropriate placement. Adult day health care, the most affordable choice, costs an average of $1,614 per month. Assisted living, homemaker and home health care services are comparable at $4,950, $4,957 and $5,053, respectively. Nursing homes offer the priciest type of care, charging an average of $8,076 for a shared room and $8,532 for a private room.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$5,053
Adult day health care
$1,614
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing home (private room)
$8,532
Note:Data for Bolingbrook was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Free Resources for Seniors in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Many Bolingbrook seniors have turned to the following resources for guidance while aging with dignity. These services support frail elders at home and help delay entry into a nursing facility. They can also make institutionalized care easier to understand, afford and accept when needed.
The Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook serves citizens over the age of 55 in DuPage Township and the surrounding communities. It’s a portal for aging-related information, recreation, social and education programs, Meals on Wheels and community programs geared toward the elderly.
Choices for Care is a free care options counseling service available to individuals aged 60 and older through DuPage County’s Aging and Disability Services Department. It includes an assessment of a senior’s needs and development of a care plan that may involve in-home services, assisted living, nursing home placement or other supportive living arrangements.
DuPage County Senior Services coordinates several programs that help seniors maintain independence and delay entry into a nursing home. The office provides information and referrals for case management, caregiver support, financial management and outreach visits. Limited funding is also available for minor home repairs and safety modifications.
Senior Services of Will County performs in-home assessments to determine eligibility for a variety of free or low-cost programs to support aging at home for as long as possible. Qualifying seniors may receive light housekeeping assistance, home-delivered meals, minor home repairs and transportation services.
Administered by the Illinois Department on Aging, SHIP is a free health insurance resource for Medicare recipients and their caregivers. SHIP counselors assist beneficiaries with filing Medicare claims. They also educate seniors on Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap, prescription drug, long-term care policies and other health care plans.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
Mother was a resident suffering dementia. The medical staff and therapists who cared for her were the saving grace of Meadowbrook. They seemed very attentive to her as her condition deteriorated....
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
I would not recommend this facility at all! The food is mediocre and the help is nonexistent, especially at night and what help there is, is never around!
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
My dad was recently here for an extended physical rehab stay. Here is our experience.
The OT/PT is very good. He definitely saw improvement in his physical stamina, but they are not good about...