Generations Healthcare Network
6840 N. Lincoln Ave, Rockford, IL 60712
2.6
(3 reviews)
"This is a very warm and caring facility. My pops felt right at home. Thank you Fairview ..."
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6840 N. Lincoln Ave, Rockford, IL 60712
2.6
(3 reviews)
"This is a very warm and caring facility. My pops felt right at home. Thank you Fairview ..."
READ MORE2100 South Finley Road, Lombard, IL 60148
2.6
(6 reviews)
"My dad is currently in the skilled nursing building of Lexington Health Care Center of Lombard. It's across the parking lot of the independent and assisted living community. He's been there a while, and he has received very good care. I think they're..."
READ MORE400 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
2.6
(3 reviews)
"This is known as "the county home" to many locals, and it provides exceptionally well regarded care in DuPage County. Employees are government employees who benefit from union and related benefits. The facility is situated adjacent to other governm..."
READ MORE2450 North Central Avenue , Chicago, IL 60639
2.6
(9 reviews)
"I AM AND HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT AT CENTRAL NURSING HOME FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS. SINCE RESIDING HERE, I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH GOOD MEDICAL CARE, AND ANY CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS I HAVE ARE ALWAYS ADDRESSED BY OUR VERY HELPFUL AND CARING NURSE JASON...."
READ MORE9777 Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
2.6
(3 reviews)
"This is a very clean facility, very nice. Staff are friendly. There is a large population of Korean residents. Staff also speak Korean and the culture is embraced through language, tv, etc. Family members are treated with great respect and are welco..."
READ MORE2308 Old Hicks Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
2.6
(14 reviews)
"I was a short-term patient at Alden because I needed physical therapy while recovering from an accident. From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel welcome and important. Key staff members came to my room to introduce themselves. I had a very ..."
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6501 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559
2.6
(5 reviews)
"My mother is currently living in Westmont Nursing and Rehab and I have had an extremely positive experience. My mother is very happy and gets great care. The nurses are very attentive and always inform me whenever there are any changes with my moth..."
READ MORE339 9th Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
2.5
(7 reviews)
"My father is in Meadowbrook Lagrange for rehab. He just started two weeks ago. It's nice, friendly, and welcoming, and so far, everybody has been helpful and knowledgeable. His room is nice; it's a bedroom with a bath. There are some shared rooms. He..."
READ MORE9401 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
2.5
(7 reviews)
"My mother is in Aperion Care Oak Lawn. I think it's the best place for her right now, she seems to be getting very good care, and she's still getting therapy a couple of times a week. They're gonna be reassessing her to see if hospice is necessary fo..."
READ MORE2000 W Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL 60133
2.5
(7 reviews)
"I went to Claremont, and it's great. It looked like a hotel. They're very good as far as therapy. The nurses and staff on every floor were great. They would come and help you. They took care of you. They couldn't do enough for me. The food was very g..."
READ MORE4538 N. Beacon Street, Chicago, IL 60640
2.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother is at Beacon TLC Health Center. It's a lot better than where she was. Due to COVID, I can't be in the room with her, they have to bring her down to me, so I can't see how she's treated in the room. But so far, I haven't had any issues with ..."
READ MORE725 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60613
2.5
(10 reviews)
"My friend has been a patient at the carlton 5 yrs now , prior to Legacy taking over I felt it was a 5 star place , then Legacy brought in new staff and the place went to hell , so much so I was gonna move my friend out of there , then Legacy brought ..."
READ MORE1406 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I came across Greenwood Care because of a family member. I have my regular apartment here. During mealtime, everybody sits down upstairs, gets a card, the staff call them up in line to get their meal and they sit back down. The food is good. But, the..."
READ MORE127 W. Diversey Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
2.5
(8 reviews)
"My Mother was in this facility. I though they did a god job in taking care of her needs. She was very sick and they found a way to help her life improve. It is a small facility and I liked the attention my Mother received. I would recommend ..."
READ MORE6300 WEST 95TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
2.5
(4 reviews)
"We visited a friend at ManorCare Health Services. The staff were very nice and cordial. They seem to take care of all the patient's needs, and the place was very clean. Their rooms were very nice. Their dining room is very nice as well although we di..."
READ MORE5905 WEST WASHINGTON, Chicago, IL 60644
2.5
(6 reviews)
"My husband is in Mayfield Care Center nursing home. The place is okay, and the staff is very nice and helpful. He is in a room with somebody and they have a TV. It's just a regular room. They have parties for the residents there. They also have games..."
READ MORE9700 Gross Point Road , Skokie, IL 60076
2.5
(6 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is now in Warren Barr Lieberman. The reason why we choose them is because they are taking Medicaid and public aids. They have Russian-speaking nurses, and my mother-in-law is Russian speaking. They have a Russian program. My mother-i..."
READ MORE4437 S. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
2.4
(11 reviews)
"What a nice place, very pleasant and peaceful. I had an uncle staying there and the attention was outstanding. It clearly shows how they treat all residents like family and not like a patient when you see everyone interacting with each other. ..."
READ MORE1500 S Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
2.4
(23 reviews)
"My mother in law was treated with respect from administration to custodial personnel. Therapists and nursing staff were caring and respectful. Always answering call lights timely. Food was fine and activities fun. Building very clean and odor-free. I..."
READ MORE5050 W Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
2.4
(5 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 MORENorthbrook’s median rate of $8,076 for a semiprivate nursing home room is higher than the national average of $7,756 and the Illinois average of $6,235. Northbrook is also pricier than several nearby cities, including Rockford, where the median rate is $5,825. That rate is about $2,250 less than the corresponding figure in Northbrook. Likewise, Kankakee’s median rate of $6,540 and Peoria’s median rate of $6,737 are more affordable than Northbrook’s. To a lesser extent, Bloomington is also cheaper than Northbrook, with nursing homes there charging $6,996 on average.
Northbrook
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,540
Peoria
$6,737
Bloomington
$6,996
In Northbrook, on average, semiprivate nursing home rooms cost $8,076 per month, and 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.
Among Northbrook’s senior care options, the most affordable is adult day health care, which averages $1,614 per month. Home care and home health care have typical rates of $4,957 and $5,053, respectively, while assisted living’s median rate is $4,950. Nursing homes charge $8,532 for private rooms and $8,076 for semiprivate rooms on average, making nursing homes the area’s most expensive type of senior care.
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 Northbrook was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Seniors and their families may find the aging process easier to navigate thanks to local resources. Examples of several in the Northbrook area are below. Services vary by resource, but their goals include helping seniors remain safely at home, learn about benefits and transition between levels of care when appropriate.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 | As the Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County, AgeOptions offers information and assistance. It can help seniors make decisions in matters such as long-term care arrangements. Additionally, the organization provides guidance through the enrollment process of various useful programs, and its HOPE service helps residents of nursing facilities transition back into their communities. |
Senior Health Insurance Program | (800) 252-8966 | SHIP provides counseling to Medicare enrollees and their caregivers. The program's trained counselors offer information on Medicare supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance and HMOs, among other topics. They can also help with claims filing and plan comparisons. SHIP's services are free. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 401-8200 | The LTC Ombudsman Program investigates complaints brought by residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. It also advocates on behalf of said residents and gives seniors information regarding long-term care arrangements and support services. Friends and family members of long-term care residents may also contact the program for assistance. Its services are confidential and come at no cost. The local conduit of the LTC Ombudsman Program in suburban Cook County is Legal Aid Chicago. |
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County | (312) 782-2332 | CEDA's programs include an energy-assistance initiative, which may help make seniors' utility bills more affordable. It also offers home weatherization services that replace or repair heating systems and improve homes' insulation. Because CEDA focuses on assisting low-income households, income limits may apply for its programs. |
Cook County Veterans Affairs | (312) 603-6423 | Older military veterans who wish to access benefits may find the Cook County Veterans Affairs office useful, as its mission is to help veterans learn about available state, local and federal resources. Potentially available veterans' benefits may assist with needs like health care and housing. Along with aiding veterans, the office also assists their dependents and survivors. |
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Chestnut2
5.0
Review of Covenant Health Care Center Northbrook
I am WELL acquainted with this facility!! My husband lived there for THREE years and I visited almost EVERY day!! I can state without reservations that this is one of the top nursing homes in the...
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meecyion
5.0
Review of Covenant Health Care Center Northbrook
This facility provides care to a small number of residents(93 in total). There is a full service staff that provides quality services to residents on a continual basis. This facility accepts...
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Social Wk Care Mngr
4.0
Review of Rosewood Care Center Northbrook
This facility is part of a corporate chain and this particular building is relatively new, meaning less than 15 years old. It is set in a busy area next to a restaurant and right off the highway. ...