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.
"My mom stayed at Elevate Care Palos Heights, and I loved it. It's pretty large, and the nurses were so caring on top of taking care of my mother, joking with her, and making her laugh. They interact. They work hard. They have a room where they do cra..."
"Schwab Rehabilitation Ctr Snu was an excellent facility. They took care of me and they gave me outstanding rehab. It was a very clean place. Housekeeping came in twice a day. They got white floors and I never saw a mark on the floor. Housekeeping was..."
"An older nursing home but kept clean and bright. The care you receive here is awesome!! Hands and heads above ALL the rest of the nursing homes in Illinois!! My mother and my grandmother and a dear friend all stayed here,one very long term(years) and..."
"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..."
"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..."
"While a lot of hospitals have done away with skilled care units on site, Rush Oak Park has maintained theirs. This is a unit licensed as skilled nuring beds, just like a nursing home, but within the hospital. This offers a nice alternative typicall..."
1200 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare. It's definitely been very good. They're very friendly people and they seem to be taking pretty good care of my mom. The building is very nice. The room is nice. They have small dining areas ev..."
"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. ..."
"My Husband had advanced Alzheimer's Disease. The staff took excellent care of him for the last 6 months of his life.
They were compassionate to myself and my husband. The entire staff is awesome!
God Bless them ALL!!..."
"My Mom has been a resident at Sunny Hill for the past 4 years and in my opinion they do an outstanding job of caring for their residents in a clean and vibrant facility. Having recently completed a total remodel, the facility is clean, bright and su..."
"Alden Northmoor Rehab & Hcc was clean and kind of on the newer side compared to the other places we toured. I just met the coordinator and then I met some of the therapy people, and they were all very nice. It was not crowded. The shared rooms were v..."
"My mother started at Park Place in Independent Living for her first 2 years and a few month ago (since Covid) has moved to Assisted Living. As someone suffering from mild (now mild-moderate) dementia, my Mom was not only treated with the upmost respe..."
"Nazarethville is a smaller community that is run by nuns. They are very caring people, the price is right, and we can't find anything wrong with the place. We understand it is one of the top places around there. My mother-in-law states that the food ..."
"First of all we never plan to place a loved one away from his or her home. Upon entering a facility, a calm should come across. That is what I felt within a few moments. Still not liking the idea, we were greated with extreme politeness, and concern...."
"One of the best places that I went to was Meadowbrook Manor - Naperville. As soon as you walk in, it smelled good. They were very helpful. I was visiting a loved one, and as soon as I walked through the door, someone greeted me. The patients were hap..."
"We found Generations at Oakton Pavillion for my Father. He's going to transfer over there. I've seen it, I went last week. In other words, it's like a hotel. The staff was pretty good...."
"I am currently in rehab at Oak Trace. There's nothing that I do not like here. Everything is above anything that I've experienced before. The staff was very kind. They're courteous. And they respond right away. The food is excellent. I couldn't ask f..."
"Both of my parents lived at CBH. They started out in Independent living. After my father passed away my mother went to the 3rd floor.
I work in another senior community. I can not say enough about CBH. The care, compassion, cleanliness, activities, ..."
"Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village was really nice and quiet. They were friendly. They try to accommodate as much as they can. They had a lot of stuff there. They had a church, which was really nice inside the facility. I liked the way they set..."
315 North La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
4.4
(15 reviews)
"My father-in-law is at Plymouth Place. I think at this point we are very happy with Plymouth Place. We like their cleanliness, and their staff seems very, very professional very nice. I think they're doing the best they can with my father-in-law.
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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
Nursing Homes
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2.0
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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...