
Symphony Chicago West
5130 West Jackson Blvd , Chicago, IL 60644
2.2
(4 reviews)
"The facility is clean, secure and really provide excellent care to their residents. ..."
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5130 West Jackson Blvd , Chicago, IL 60644
2.2
(4 reviews)
"The facility is clean, secure and really provide excellent care to their residents. ..."
READ MORE8200 W Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130
2.2
(5 reviews)
"The facility is nicely kept and is very inviting on the outside. The grounds and landscape are really nice and make you want to go inside. The lobby and the people that work at the front are very nice and always greet you at the door. The medical sta..."
READ MORE10602 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
2.2
(10 reviews)
"This place is nice and clean the people are nice as well. I see a lot of comments about the food but my sister likes it and so do a lot of the other people their. ..."
READ MORE311 EDGEWATER DRIVE, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
2.1
(16 reviews)
"My sister is a current resident. All I can say is that the staff has been wonderful. Things are never going to be perfect, but they are trying to help my sister. The staff is caring and attentive. When I visit, even on a weekend, all of the resid..."
READ MORE5050 W Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
2.1
(6 reviews)
"My husband stayed at Alden North Shore Rehab. It was a very cheerful place. He enjoyed being there, the way things were set up, and that he was able to socialize with people. It worked out very nicely for him. The therapy staff was very nice and very..."
READ MORE10124 South Kedzie, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
2.1
(8 reviews)
"Evergreen Healthcare Center (The Villa at Evergreen Park) was all on one level, and it was a good place. They had an area where they can rehabilitate people. The people were friendly, and they were OK. It had nice grounds where you could go out, but ..."
READ MORE4735 South Willow Springs Road, La Grange, IL 60525
2.0
(11 reviews)
"My mother spent 3 months at Lexington when she fell and broke her hip. Other than one incident which was handled promptly by the nursing supervisor, she had nothing but a positive experience. The staff was friendly and helpful, food was great and t..."
READ MORE6450 NORTH RIDGE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60626
2.0
(6 reviews)
"This facility located on the north side of chicago,has a bed hold of 136 residents it looks to be very small in nature. There are usually 2 residents that share a room, and the residents are transported to different out side vendors for dialysis serv..."
READ MORE66 West Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60610
2.0
(21 reviews)
"The staff at Gold Coast are very friendly and truly care about their patients. I have been visiting my grandpa for over a year and the staff take very good care of him. The nurses are attentive to his pain management and ensuring he is attended to. N..."
READ MORE9300 BALLARD ROAD, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2.0
(5 reviews)
"The staff are great l, the place is neat. My relative was admitted there for rehab and was able to have fast recovery. Will recommend to friends and family...."
READ MORE8333 West Gulf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
2.0
(6 reviews)
"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. ..."
READ MORE4225 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
2.0
(6 reviews)
"The Pearl of Rolling Meadows (Manorcare of Rolling Meadows) is under construction as they're redoing it. The staff is pleasant. My mom moved into their memory care unit. The food is good. My mom's room is clean and homey. She has full-time, 24-hour n..."
READ MORE1125 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE, Libertyville, IL 60048
2.0
(8 reviews)
"My mom is in Winchester House right now. The room is adequate. I have no problem with the staff. They are accommodating. However, she is not satisfied with the food. I tasted it, and it is bland. They have activities like bingo, birthday parties, and..."
READ MORE811 East Central Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother went to the Moorings 3 times for rehab out of Hosp. first was such a relief as opposed to other scary cold facilities,seemed higher end all around,no complaints about anything.2nd visit,staff were more deceptive,offended by normal question..."
READ MORE2451 West Touhy, Chicago, IL 60645
2.0
(2 reviews)
"What I liked best about Elevate Care Chicago North was it was clean and you saw people cleaning up, and doing things. What I didn't like about it was the staff appeared to be indifferent to the residents. I saw some things that I did not like. I hear..."
READ MORE2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
2.0
(10 reviews)
"The facility is quite dated. But after my mom was there a month I realized their focus was not updating and looking state of the art, but on the quality of care. It was obvious the staff really care for the patients. Yes there were times it took a b..."
READ MORE10935 SOUTH HALSTED STREET, Chicago, IL 60628
2.0
(3 reviews)
"This facility located is located on the south side of chicago. The facility in under new management, and staff appear to be very caring to the residents. The grounds are attractive, and the colors in the building are warm and inviting. The staff gree..."
READ MORE7733 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
1.8
(5 reviews)
"My brother is in BRIA of Elmwood Park. He has dementia, and he's going to be there for a little over a month. Our experience has not been great. When you first walk in, there is security. You have to be buzzed in and it is a location that makes sure ..."
READ MORE7325 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1.6
(3 reviews)
"I visited Rainbow Beach Nursing Home. The staff, the residents, and the rooms were OK, but I didn’t like the atmosphere. ..."
READ MORE323 OAKRIDGE AVENUE, Hillside, IL 60162
1.6
(3 reviews)
"We have been to Oakridge Nursing & Rehab Center. It was very dark. It seemed a very dismal place. There were four people in a room, which I thought was a bit much. They were noticeably understaffed, so it wouldn't be a place that I would recommend. T..."
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Stacey
5.0
Review of Dobson Plaza
The staff are incredible. My mom has severe dementia and they work with her like she is their own grandmother. Every, single, one of them. They just care. For real. This place is like none other.
Nursing Homes
Bellene K.
5.0
Review of Dobson Plaza
Rooms are 2 residents. Private rooms are available but much more expensive. Room size was fine. Medicaid beds are usually 4 to a room but I was surprised to see that the medicaid patients...
Nursing Homes
CGordon
5.0
Review of Dobson Plaza
When I had to make the difficult decision to move my dad into a long term care facility, I made sure to do my research. I visited several places and walked out extremely sad until I found Dobson...
Comparing average monthly costs for nursing home semiprivate rooms, the average rate of $8,076 in Evanston is $320 above the national median of $7,756. The cost in the city also exceeds the Illinois state average of $6,235 by $1,841.
Evanston is among the most expensive areas for nursing home care in Illinois. The cost here is $2,251 higher than the $5,825 average in Rockford. Seniors in Evanston pay $1,536 more than those in Kankakee ($6,540), and $1,202 more than those in Danville. The largest difference is with the Carbondale area, where nursing homes charge just $5,232 per month, which is $2,844 less than facilities in Evanston.
Evanston
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Danville
$6,874
Carbondale
$5,232
In Evanston, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,076, while private rooms cost $8,532 per month.
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.
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.
Comparing costs for nursing home care and other options helps many families in Evanston determine the best long-term solution for their loved one. Here, adult day health care is the most affordable arrangement at an average of $1,614 per month. Assisted living facilities charge an average of $4,950 per month, while home care costs $7 more at $4,957. Home health care costs are slightly higher at $5,053 per month. Nursing homes have the highest rates. A semiprivate room in Evanston has an average monthly cost of $8,076, and a private room costs $8,532.
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: Care cost data for Evanston was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Seniors and families in Evanston can turn to the following resources for a wide range of aging-related supports. These services may enable seniors to remain at home instead of entering a nursing home. Some programs assist with finding and paying for nursing home care once that becomes the best option.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (847) 448-8696 | Representatives of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program regularly visit nursing home facilities in the area. Ombudsmen inform and advise individuals and families considering nursing home placement or currently using this care option. They promote the rights and well-being of residents and work to resolve problems within the facility on behalf of seniors and their families. |
AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 | As Cook County’s Area Agency on Aging, AgeOptions connects seniors and their caregivers with information, care coordination, in-home support, meal delivery programs, transportation, access to benefits and caregiver resources. These services may help seniors continue living independently in their own homes. AgeOptions also offers financial counseling, nursing home advocacy and healthcare fraud prevention services. |
Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) | (312) 376-1880 | CDEL provides free civil legal assistance to Cook County’s low-income seniors. The organization offers guidance and full representation as needed on advance directives, end-of-life planning and adult guardianship. CDEL hosts community outreach initiatives including power of attorney workshops and legal clinics for veterans. |