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"Brookdale Lake View (formerly known as The Kenwood of Lakeview), located in exclusive, residential Chicago, offers active seniors an environ..."
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"Brookdale Lake View (formerly known as The Kenwood of Lakeview), located in exclusive, residential Chicago, offers active seniors an environ..."
READ MORE2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
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"Brookdale Lake Shore Drive (formerly The Hallmark), located on Chicago's renown Lake Shore Drive, is a stunning, high-rise community, of..."
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"In a bustling, upscale neighborhood just north of downtown Chicago, Sunrise of Lincoln Park offers the excitement and amenities of urban liv..."
READ MORE"Nestled on a quiet, residential street near the shores of Lake Michigan, Victory Center of South Chicago is residential community that provi..."
READ MORE4021 West Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
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"For more than 100 years, St. Joseph Village of Chicago has remained the community of choice for families seeking supportive services for the..."
READ MORE"Norwood Crossing is a nonprofit senior living community located in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood. Our residential campus specializ..."
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700 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
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"Belmont Village Lincoln Park provides the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The mid-rise building maintains the look and fee..."
READ MORE"Centrally located near Chicago State University, Victory Centre of Roseland is a supportive living community for seniors near the heart of C..."
READ MORE"Clarendale Six Corners located on Chicago's northwest side, is where you'll find 10 floors of stylish amenities and hospitality services. Ri..."
READ MORE"We invite our residents to enjoy an inviting environment, a vibrant atmosphere, and come to enjoy friendly people with similar likes and int..."
READ MORE"Centrally located close to plenty of shopping destinations, local restaurants, area hospitals and the world-class medical facilities of Chic..."
READ MORE"Enjoy daily worship in our breathtaking on-site chapel, surrounded by 19th Century stained glass and old-world architecture. Connect with ne..."
READ MORE"Covenant Home of Chicago is a lively retirement community designed to help you live as independently as possible. Supportive Living but with..."
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"Autumn Green at Midway Village is a senior community that provides a stress-free lifestyle for seniors seeking independent or assisted livin..."
READ MORE4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
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"With the Edgebrook Golf Course, shops, and parks just a few blocks away, Autumn Green at Wright Campus offers you the convenience of nearby ..."
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"Smith Village. It's more than bricks and mortar. It's a community, one with a history of more than eight decades of dedicated care on the sa..."
READ MORE"Located on the north side of Chicago, The Admiral at the Lake is a continuing care retirement community with more than 150 years of history ..."
READ MORE7262 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
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"Are you looking for affordable retirement living in a beautiful setting? Presence Resurrection Retirement Community is located in a quiet re..."
READ MORE2626 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
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"CHURCHVIEW SUPPORTIVE LIVING OFFERS AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY IN THE CHICAGO LAWN AND MARQUETTE PARK AREA OF CHICAGO. Develo..."
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3800 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
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"A Non-Profit Senior Living Community in Chicago, Illinois, which includes short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care and reside..."
READ MORE3919 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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"Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, with a community of friends, where professional wait staff serve you three wonderful mea..."
READ MORE3535 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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"Artis Senior Living of Lakeview is located in the city of Chicago, Illinois, which is home to numerous recreational, dining and entertainmen..."
READ MORE"Our community is exclusively designed to serve low income adults 65 and older who need some help to maintain their independence and provides..."
READ MORE3800 South Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653
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"Pioneer Gardens Affordable Supportive Living is what we call “A Miracle on 38th Street†located in the heart of the Bronzeville Communit..."
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"Excellent personal care and unique amenities make Brookdale Glen Ellyn (formerly known as Meadows of Glen Ellyn) a true standout in retireme..."
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"Welcome to Brookdale Des Plaines, (formerly Heritage of Des Plaines)! As an independent living community, we cater to active seniors with a ..."
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"Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused wi..."
READ MORE1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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"Brookdale Hoffman Estates (formerly The Devonshire of Hoffman Estates), located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, is a beautiful oasis fo..."
READ MORE17400 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
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"Welcome to Waterford Estates Senior Living. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-fr..."
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"Brookdale Oak Park (formerly Holley Court Terrace) is a retirement community catering to active Independent Living seniors with a passion fo..."
READ MORE"Welcome to StoryPoint! StoryPoint Naperville, we go out of our way to make sure that our residents get the best retirement experience. Our d..."
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"If you're looking for a safe, homelike atmosphere with amenities to enhance your independent lifestyle, Independence Village of Napervil..."
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"Located in an affluent village 25 miles west of Chicago, Sunrise of Glen Ellyn is a charming senior community that caters to those who requi..."
READ MORE145 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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"Brookdale Vernon Hills (formerly The Park at Vernon Hills) sits in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds that include walking paths, a..."
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"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
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"Welcome to StoryPoint! At StoryPoint Libertyville, we create an experience where residents get the most out of their retirement. From a simp..."
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"___________________________________________ Sunrise of Flossmoor is a senior community located in the charming village of Flossmoor, a smal..."
READ MORE"Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes I (formerly known as Hawthorn Lakes) is a senior community that provides a range..."
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"Brookdale Orland Park (formerly Emeritus at Orland Park) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet..."
READ MORE"_____________________________________________ Clarendale of Mokena is a vibrant senior living community that offers an all-inclusive..."
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"Lincolnwood Place offers a diverse range of services for every family budget, from affordable plans to luxurious accommodations. We deliver ..."
READ MORE"Here at Brookdale Northbrook (formerly The Seasons at Glenview Place), our trained and courteous staff cater to the needs of our residents a..."
READ MORE"Set on 80 lush, beautiful acres, Marian Village provides an all-inclusive retirement living experience in a setting that can't be beat. ..."
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"A short distance from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and two shopping centers, Sunrise of Park Ridge is a conveniently located seni..."
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"Surrounded by several woodsy parks of the Cook County Forest Preserve and near shopping and services, Sunrise of Palos Park is a peacef..."
READ MORE"Thoughtfully designed to help older adults enjoy greater well-being, Atria at River Trail is a newly built independent living, assisted livi..."
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"You're at the helm of your own journey at Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest. With the assistance of a professional, caring crew that is â..."
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"Brookdale Lisle II (formerly Westbury Care Center) offers personalized rehabilitation services to help our residents fulfill their individua..."
READ MORE"If you are seeking a retirement community that will support your active lifestyle and take care of life's responsibilities, then Francis..."
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"Sunrise of Naperville is located in the beautiful downtown district of a pleasant suburb 28 miles west of Chicago. Near a hospital that offe..."
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"Whether your loved ones is looking to enjoy life without household responsibilities or needs personalized memory care, you can end your sear..."
READ MORE7420 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
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"We are centrally located in Orland Park, Illinois and offer an independent way of living, in a hospitality setting, with the services of ass..."
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"Belmont Village of Oak Park is located in the heart of historic Oak Park, a western suburb of Chicago. Our senior living residents don't..."
READ MORE"Belmont Village at Geneva Road is located in the greater-Chicago area on farmland north of Wheaton in the village of Carol Stream. This mean..."
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February 15, 2021
My aunt and uncle are at Symphony Rehab/Nursing Home (Symphony 87th Street). With the virus, I haven't been able to see and check the place out. When I tried to give a visit on the computer, it never happened. I did an outdoor visit and with the virus going on, they only let you visit for 30 minutes, and that was a short visit. I feel like if I have to visit with both of them, each one of them should get 30 minutes, but instead it's 15 minutes a person. I didn't like it at all. My first impression of the facility was that it was clean. The young lady that is taking care of my aunt and uncle is very professional, but you don't have the same person all the time. As far as activities, when I talk to my aunt and uncle, they don't have any programs right now because of the virus. They don't do anything. They only provide very small servings of food. My aunt and uncle complain about being hungry. They're not professional at all. When you call them, you never get through on the phone. They hang up on you. I cannot get a Zoom visit, too. They don't know anything. It's like the blind leading the blind; the whole team doesn't know what the other hand is doing. There is no communication. They need to improve on everything. I think all of them need to be able to have some type of training. They should have professional people answering the call.
Kimberly
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December 6, 2020
My dad's therapy at Symphony is fine with the rest of the care. They need to improve on the general patient care. Also the food, I know that the food in these facilities is not good, however, it should be warm and it should not be cold on a regular basis. The attentiveness of the general staff I think, needs to improve. I don't know if it's because they have so many, but they need to be attentive. I really can't give anything about the upkeep because I have not been inside the facility past the door to bring my dad something.
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February 27, 2020
I visited someone at the Senior Suites of Chatham. I liked the washer and dryer on every floor near the elevator. The rooms were nice sized, and they had a lot of activities. They had an exercise area and a large open area in the back where the meals were served. They also had dancing and board games. The place was in very good condition, very well kept up and maintained.
Steph
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May 28, 2019
Senior Suites of South Shore is a multiple story building. The people were extremely friendly and tried their best to accommodate me. They showed me the rooms, the activity center, the nurses' station, the cafeteria, the lunchroom where they make the trays, and the laundry facility. The floors weren't very clean, and I can't put my mother in that atmosphere even though they accept respite care, and they were going to allow me only one week unlike the others. The apartments were more like studios, and they were very small.
Derek
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March 16, 2019
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach is the one I'd really like to stay at. Without question, the interior and the atmosphere is very posh and I was very impressed. The place was attractive, alluring and comfortable. The staff that gave me the introduction of the place, particularly the manager of the organization there, was unbelievably magnetic. I just can't afford to stay at that particular location, but it was wonderful. I got the impression that their activities and amenities are very attractive for their residents there. They have community meetings, they have a bus to go to different attractions like shopping or museums, and they have the transportations for that. They also have workshops, a swimming pool, and all the attractions necessary to keep one happy.
Derek
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March 16, 2019
I visited Senior Suites of South Shore, it's an independent living and self-serving. It was in a nicer location, and they had studio apartments and 1-bedroom apartments. It looked like a very modest establishment. They're very clean and the staff seems attentive. But it's not the type of place where they're serving food. I'm interested in this community, but I don't have the income to be able to afford enough for that. They took me upstairs to look at the studio, and it was very lovely. When I talked to the manager, I told her that I'm paranoid of rodents and insects crawling in the apartment. She said that if they have any of those, those would be something very miniscule, but that's something I could not tolerate. The residents have their committee meetings and things like that. The apartments have air-conditioning. Other than that I haven't noticed any other type of amenity. When I mentioned my finances, she said that there's a way that seniors can get around that, and I think that's another amenity that I need. The community looked very clean to me. The staff who gave me the tour was a wonderful person. She called me and said that Caring.com had listed my name, so we made an appointment and I went there. She met me at the front door and showed me around, she's a very pleasant lady. And I was very pleased with the presentation.
Shirley
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March 2, 2019
Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham was a nice place, it was just too expensive for my income. They gave me a tour of the rooms, it was nice and very clean. It was mostly modern. The refrigerator was really small but other than that it was fine. They had an exercise room on the lower floor and they had laundry facilities.
Carolyn
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January 2, 2019
Senior Suites of Marquette Village's rooms were big enough for one person. The bedrooms were so small, though, and I didn't like it. They played cards and did different dances, but nobody wanted to go to crafts, so they don't have that anymore. It's a very good senior apartment if you want a small apartment. It was too small for me, and I felt closed in, but it had everything you needed. They had a community room where you could go and watch TV and read. They also had a laundry room. The lady who showed me around was very nice and informative.
Larry
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December 10, 2018
Autumn Green at Wright Campus was a really nice and big campus. I liked the place, but it was out of my price range. The staff member who toured me around was professional, gave me all the needed information and showed me around the campus, which I thought was a unique facility. It looked brand new to me, and they were redecorating a little bit.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Chicago is $4,794, which is significantly higher than the Illinois average of $4,030. It’s also much more expensive than the nationwide average of $4,000 per month. While Chicago offers the most expensive assisted living care in the state, Rockford is nearly as costly at $4,770. Other major metropolitan areas in Illinois are much more affordable than Chicago, including Peoria ($3,750), Decatur ($4,046) and Danville ($4,200).
Chicago
$4,794
National average
$4,000
State average
$4,030
Bloomington
$4,650
Danville
$4,200
Decatur
$4,046
Peoria
$3,750
Rockford
$4,770
Springfield
$4,410
The average cost of senior care in Chicago varies greatly based on the type of care a senior needs. Seniors who need nursing home care pay, on average, over $2,500 more per month than those who need assisted living care. At $4,576 per month, homemaker services and home health aides are similarly priced to assisted living care. However, homeowners who opt for these in-home services should remember to consider the other costs that come with staying at home, such as rent and utilities. Adult day health care, the most inexpensive type of senior care in Chicago, costs about one-third the price of assisted living care. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$4,794
Homemaker services
$4,576
Home health aide
$4,576
Adult day health
$1,728
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$7,330
Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that provides health coverage to many groups of eligible Americans, including low-income adults, pregnant women, people with disabilities and senior citizens. Each state runs its own Medicaid program, so the services that are covered by Medicaid will vary depending on a senior’s location. Iowa Medicaid covers a wide variety of health care services, including emergency services, doctor visits, vision care, physical therapy and medical equipment.
Seniors in Chicago may be eligible for Illinois Medicaid if they are U.S. nationals, U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must also meet the state’s financial requirements. Single seniors may be eligible for Medicaid if they have an annual pretax income of less than $16,643. For couples, the income limit is $22,411 per year.
To apply for Medicaid coverage, seniors can visit Illinois’ Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) website. They can also apply over the phone by calling the ABE Customer Call Center at (800) 843-6154.
Seniors who earn more than the state’s income limits for Medicaid coverage but have high medical bills may qualify for coverage through the Illinois Medicaid Spend-Down program. Seniors pay for their own medical bills until they reach their spend-down amount; when they reach it, they become eligible for Medicaid coverage. Seniors who are enrolled in this program may also be permitted to pay their spend-down amount directly to Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). The spend-down amount is determined based on a senior’s income and assets. To learn more about this program, seniors can call the HFS Health Benefits Hotline at (800) 226-0768.
Seniors who need help paying for assisted living care in Chicago may be eligible for the Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP). This Medicaid waiver program doesn’t cover the costs of room and board in assisted living facilities, but it may help seniors pay for the personal care services they receive in these facilities. The services that are covered by this waiver include intermittent nursing care, personal care, medication monitoring, housekeeping and laundry.
This program is an entitlement, and it’s open to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements. To be eligible for this waiver program, seniors must have a medical need for a nursing facility level of care. Medical need is determined based on a preadmission screening. Seniors’ income is required to be no less than the maximum allowable amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This amount is currently $771 for a single senior and $1,157 for a couple. In addition, seniors who are currently participating in any other waiver programs are not eligible for the SLP.
To apply for coverage through SLP or to learn more about the waiver program, seniors can contact the Department of Healthcare and Family Services at (217) 782-0545.
Optional State Supplement
Seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and live in an assisted living facility may be eligible to receive additional funding from the state of Illinois. This optional state supplement (OSS) is an additional payment on top of the senior’s existing SSI benefit. The amount of this benefit in Illinois is, according to the Social Security Administration, “based on state-approved allowances given for individual needs.”
To receive the OSS, seniors must be eligible to receive SSI payments. Seniors may be eligible for SSI if they are 65 years and older and have a limited income and limited resources. Because a senior’s SSI benefit is determined by subtracting their countable income from the monthly maximum SSI payment ($750), seniors with more than $750 in countable income will not be eligible. Countable income includes many types of earned and unearned income, such as wages and Social Security benefits, but does not include need-based assistance from the government or other excluded income sources. Seniors must also have limited resources to be eligible. The resource limit for single seniors is $2,000, and for couples, it’s $3,000. Resources include the value of some assets, including cash and stocks.
Seniors who have questions about the OSS program or who want to apply can visit any of Chicago’s 12 Social Security offices. They can also phone the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
Assisted Living Bridge Loans
Seniors who are in need of short-term funding for assisted living costs may be able to receive a bridge loan. These loans may be a good option for seniors who are waiting to receive long-term funding from benefits or the sale of their home. Bridge loans are usually offered as a line of credit, and seniors can choose how much to withdraw each month. However, seniors who require a lump sum may be eligible for an amortizing loan.
Seniors can apply for a bridge loan by filling out an online application with Elderlife Financial. Funding is often available quickly for seniors who are approved. The funds are sent directly to the assisted living facility where the senior resides.
There are six regional senior centers located throughout Chicago, as well as 10 satellite senior centers. Seniors can visit their closest senior center to participate in scheduled activities, such as outings, life enrichment classes and fitness and wellness programs. For more information on these centers, call (312) 744-4016.
The city’s Senior Services Division acts as its Area Agency on Aging. This department provides information and resources to seniors. Local seniors can contact the AAA to learn about benefits and services that are available to them. The AAA also has resources for caregivers, including legal assistance. Family & Support Services, Senior Services Division
1615 W Chicago Ave, 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 743-0300
Chicago is home to several resources for veterans and survivors. Seniors can contact the VA office to learn more about benefits and supports available to them. Eligible veterans may be able to receive medical treatment from the city’s VA hospital or VA clinics.
Chicago Office of Veterans Affairs
2102 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 743-0720
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 569-8387
Auburn Gresham Clinic
7731 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 962-3700
Lakeside Clinic
211 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 469-4850
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