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Nursing Home Communities in Bolingbrook, Illinois

The Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, Illinois, is home to 74,431 residents, of whom 9.8% are aged 65 and older. This city features an abundance of high-quality geriatric healthcare providers, including DuPage Medical Group, AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook and Edward-Elmhurst Health Center – Bolingbrook. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home costs in Bolingbrook and the Chicago metro area average $8,076 per month for a semiprivate room. The average older American pays $7,756 for these services, which is approximately $320 less per month.

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.

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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.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior 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.

ResourceContactService
Levy Senior Center(630) 759-3411The 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.
DuPage County Choices for Care Program(630) 407-6500Choices 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 Program(630) 407-6500DuPage 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(815) 723-9713Senior 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.
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)(800) 252-8966Administered 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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Disappointed

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

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....

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Rjzak

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!

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SarahJane

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...

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