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Nursing Home Communities in Rockford, Illinois

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors who are looking at nursing home care in Rockford may be interested in knowing how the average monthly cost of care in the city relates to care costs in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point, the cost of care in Rockford is lower than the national average of $7,756 and the Illinois state average of $6,235.

The average monthly costs of nursing home care in Chicago ($8,076), Peoria ($6,737), Kankakee ($6,540) and Bloomington ($6,996) are all higher than in Rockford.

Rockford

$5,825

Illinois

$6,235

The United States

$7,756

Chicago

$8,076

Peoria

$6,737

Kankakee

$6,540

Bloomington

$6,996

Nursing Home Costs in Rockford, Illinois

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Rockford is $5,825 for a semiprivate room and $8,144 for a private room. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Rockford, 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.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Those who are still undecided regarding nursing home care may be interested in the costs of alternative care options in Rockford. The lowest cost option is adult day care which has an average monthly cost of $1,647, and assisted living is a popular option with a monthly average cost of $5,113. Home care and home health care services have an average monthly cost of $4,872 and $5,039, respectively. Nursing home care is the costliest option at a monthly average charge of $5,825 for a semiprivate room and $8,144 for a private room. 

Adult day care

$1,647

Assisted living

$5,113

Home care

$4,872

Home health care

$5,039

Nursing home semiprivate

$5,825

Nursing home private

$8,144

Free Resources for Seniors in Rockford, Illinois

The resources provided below may be of interest to seniors who are looking for services that can assist them in staying safely in their own homes for as long as possible. One resource looks at information assistance for those who have decided to move to a nursing home care facility and are looking at financial options. 

ResourceContactService
Nutrition Program(815) 226-4901The Northwestern Illinois Area on Agency provides a free nutrition program to seniors aged 60 and over in the area. Those seniors who are physically able to leave their homes can enjoy a meal and socialization at one of the congregate meal sites in the city of Rockford. Volunteer drivers deliver meals to homebound seniors on a daily basis from Monday to Friday. Each meal provides a third of the daily nutritional requirements of an adult. The volunteers are able to check on the welfare of seniors as they deliver the meals to seniors and can report any issues they may find to the relevant authorities. 
SHIP(815) 963-1609Lifescape is a non-profit organization that runs the SHIP program in Rockford. The program aims to provide free and unbiased information on state health insurance plans to seniors and their caregivers. Staff members provided one-on-one assistance to help seniors reduce their daily medical expenses by helping them to apply for benefit programs they are eligible for. The counselors can also explain the financial assistance options available to seniors who have decided to move to a long-term nursing care facility.
Transportation(815) 963-1609The Lifescape Transportation program provides personal and group door-to-door transport options to seniors in Rockford. Transport is provided to medical appointments, grocery stores, community activities and beauty appointments. A caseworker is assigned to each senior to ensure that their personal transport requirements are met and to help them book rides with the service. There is no charge for the service, but donations are suggested for those who can afford to assist the program. 

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