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.
"From Love (the head administrator) to the staff of nurses/aides (Katie, especially) to Dipti(Accounting/Finance/Everything!) - you will not find a better team to support your loved one, like they did. My Aunt was not an easy patient but before she ev..."
"My mom is in Tabor Hills A Campus of Caring. They've been OK from what I've seen. They take care of my mom, and they're attentive. I wish they would let families in longer or more because of the COVID. Right now, they're still limiting the number of ..."
"I toured Smith Village. The rooms were nice and the activities were nice. Everyone seemed really friendly and helpful, so those werethe pros. But the con is that they don't provide any lift assistance, so that ruled that out. The appliances they offe..."
"I checked out other nursing homes in the area. Grosse Pointe Manor stood out because of the warmth that I witnessed between the staff and the residents. Also I saw many residents walking whereas at other places, residents were in wheelchairs only i..."
"My mother and father moved to independent living at Windsor Park in 2018. They moved to assisted living, when dad’s health declined, in 2022. When dad passed away, in 2023, they managed to move mom back to independent living within four days, using t..."
"My mom is at Symphony Palos Park and she's doing very well. They've done a great job taking care of her, adapting to her needs, and listening to her. I'm able to go there every day on my way to work and back, and they're always very welcoming. If any..."
"I love, love, love living here at Beacon Hill. Living here is one of the BEST decisions I've made.
The most spectacular feature here are the residents. I have been here almost one year and have made many friends. Each individual I see is pleasa..."
" I had never planned to have to put a parent in a nursing home and it was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make.
I feel Heritage Health was an excellent choice. It was so hard to leave her there the first night, the staff assure..."
"I moved into The Pearl of Naperville. They have all the good amenities and physical therapy. Everyone has been nice. They serve three meals a day. It's quality food. They have bingo and something to keep you busy all the time. I enjoy it myself...."
"The staff are so caring and attentive. The nursing staff in particular are exceptionally competent and very aware of everything that is needed. The aids are cheerful and not at all afraid to help out. Nothing is a problem and gets tended too as soon ..."
"My mother has moved into Avantara Elgin, and it has excellent care. They're very attentive and she seems to be adjusting very well there. They're very nice there. She seems to be happy there for now and she is comfortable.
They have an exercise/ ph..."
"My sister is a resident of Thrive of Fox Valley. It's relatively new. It looks nice. It's clean and spacious. It's probably one of the newer facilities. I don't know how old it is, but it has a nice first impression. Her room is pretty basic, a bed a..."
"West Chicago Terrace was, at least when I visited it, a fairly clean place. When one first enters the nursing home, there are no blatant odors, but rather a smiling young face to greet the visitor.
Also, I don't know if it was my personal timing, but..."
"I had alot experiences with this facility. My grandfather lived in this facility for a few years, before he passed. The staff always seemed to be friendly, and they took great care of the residents. I never once saw someone being rude, or acting bad ..."
"My mother is at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab. The staff is friendly and helpful. They seem to do a good job of making my mother comfortable. It's homey. It's not fancy. I'm comfortable there, and I think my mother is, too. I think they're doing at ..."
"Everything at Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care seemed to be very clean and very organized. I saw residents watching TV and they were attended to, so it looked like they interact a lot with the residents. They have a mental specialist on the floor. Everyt..."
"I have been in rehab at Bella Terra Elmhurst for three weeks now. The facility is okay. It's rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. They have activities for the residents. I think they played bingo. And they have other little act..."
"This place is it like a nursing home or like an old folks home and it's not like a hospital it's a mixture of the two but the staff is so friendly and engaging they always have activities for everybody to do like movie nights and bingo they bring in ..."
"My grandfather was over in Rehab he said the food was amazing
And though he love all the staff he keep talking about a nurse name Qwendolan if anyone knows her tell her thank you! She made his day. So to know this while I'm overseas melted my heart...."
"Each and every St. Patrick's staff member treated my Mother as if she were their own Mother. The Carmelite Sisters and the staff took care of my Mom's bodily needs as well as her spiritual needs with loving care. They were also a tremendous support..."
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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...