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 mother is in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Elk Grove Village). It's been a great experience. They're very courteous, very concerned, and attentive. When we get there, they introduce themselves and they let us know who the staff mem..."
"Anna M. at the front desk has been over the years- the most helpful, customer oriented, and pleasant person representing you. She has helped me with different issues on numerous occasions-and so helpful and a great listener!!! You are blessed to have..."
"My sister lives in Winfield Woods, and has been well cared for by an efficient and loving staff, for many years now. I know that I am able to contact them no matter what time of day, and learn what my sister's health and social status is. There ar..."
"My husband is at The Parc at Joliet. They are in the middle of renovating, and I believe it was an old school, and they have modernized it and they're upgrading a lot of the areas. The insides are getting remodeled and they're watching the patients s..."
"Lakewood Nrsg and Rehab Center was excellent. They have good staffing. They kept my mom clean and they kept her fed as much as they could. The atmosphere was very good. Its location was in good spot too. It was 25 minutes from where I lived. My mom s..."
"I spent 2 weeks here for rehab. Every nurse, aid and other staff member worked hard to take care of every patient- and were nothing but professional and kind, no matter how difficult and challenging some patients were, or when they were understaffed...."
"My mom stayed with them for therapy and all of the staff I encountered are friendly and they took care of my mom like their own family member. All of the staff are very professional and they know what they are doing. I recommend Lee Manor for therapy..."
"The care here is excellent. Have had more than one stay this year after surgeries to my leg.
The staff is great and caring.
Therapists are good at what they do and the reason I'm walking though with a walker.
Food is pretty good to.
Rooms are co..."
"Symphony was very nice, but my aunt stayed there for less than 24 hours before she passed away. The staff was very friendly, kind, and caring. They communicated with us very well.
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"Bria has skilled nursing, and they were really wonderful to deal with; the admission staff in particular was great. It was very well-maintained. They have physical therapy, which for me is a requirement for my husband since he is disabled and he has ..."
"My mom is still in rehabilitation. She is at Lemont Center. It's a great facility. From what I can tell, the people that work there are fantastic. I haven't been able to visit it, so I have no idea but we're happy with it so far. I don't know the des..."
"This facility located in the southwest suburban part of Illinois.The grounds are very well-kept. The colors in the building are very warm and inviting.This facility has a state-of-art thearpy room,and the halls of the floor are covered with beautiful..."
"Excellent, caring staff. Great physical and occupational therapists. Clean and inviting facility where patients are treated with great dignity. I highly recommend this facility.
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"This place is amazing. The care is the best. They are beyond thorough. Their kindness is so appreciated. My grandmother can be a challenge and they lovingly overcame it all, and give constant reports on her well being. I thank God for them. Because o..."
"I selected Bella Terra because it's a nursing home. My mom needs so much care, so we decided that an assisted living would not be good for her.
They've been absolutely great. I have not tried the food, but my mom is very picky and she says that t..."
"Selecting a nursing and rehabilitation home for my mother-in-law was stressful, but once we found the Tillers home things moved forward with ease and comfort. From the process of finding her a bed to her last day, the administrative staff communicate..."
"My mom is in California Gardens. The staff is okay but could be better. Sometimes my sister and I have to meet with them to discuss concerns. The room is okay. We attend the quarterly staffing meetings.
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"A friend of mine is currently in rehab at the Pearl of Hinsdale, and I’ve been very impressed by the people and the facilities. Not only are the staff extremely knowledgeable, but have in every contact, offered additional help or suggestions. They se..."
"My sister is in Aperion Care Plum Grove. I think the experience isn't a good one if you don't have a lot of money to spend, because then you're only going to have access to the lower level facilities and the people who work there are not as acceptabl..."
"My husband was in Celebrate Senior Living of Niles just this past month. He wasn't even there for two weeks and now he's in the hospital. He's in the nursing home section and they have a floor that's strictly for that. I chose them because they had 5..."
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...