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"___________________________________________ Opening in October 2016 Clarendale of Algonquin is a community that offers extraordinary indepe..."
READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in the county is $4,770 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 21 Assisted Living Communities in McHenry County and several in surrounding areas.
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"___________________________________________ Opening in October 2016 Clarendale of Algonquin is a community that offers extraordinary indepe..."
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"Whether you are looking to enjoy life without household responsibilities or need supportive care, you can end your search at Bickford of Cry..."
READ MORE751 Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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"At Sunrise of Crystal Lake, we specialize in outstanding assisted living services and memory care. In a far northwest suburb of Chicago, our..."
READ MORE965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
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"A rental community with no large entrance fee, The Fountains at Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Me..."
READ MORE4570 Princeton Lane, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
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"The Heathers Senior Homes opened up in Lake in the Hills IL in October of 2021, featuring 2 spacious, natural light-filled single-story home..."
READ MORE5430 E. Hillside Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
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"Boutique Style Assisted Living offering 24/7 care for up to 10 residents in a safe, cozy home setting. 1 to 5 caregiver to resident ratio P..."
READ MORE"About The Pointe at Eastgate The Pointe at Eastgate is the leading destination for supportive living in Illinois. We are proud to have been..."
READ MORE6809 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, IL 60072
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"If serenity and quiet are what you most want in your search for an assisted living or memory care dwelling, visit The Heathers Senior Homes ..."
READ MORE7716 Crystal Springs Rd., Bull Valley, IL 60012
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"Boutique Style Assisted Living offering 24/7 care for up to 16 residents in a safe, cozy home setting. 1 to 5 caregiver to resident ratio P..."
READ MORE1055 Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013
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"Nestled in charming town of Cary which has a small town atmosphere, Three Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living commu..."
READ MORE"Heritage Woods of Huntley is a surprisingly affordable assisted living community in Huntley, Illinois. We are located in Kane and McHenry Co..."
READ MORE525 Harvest Gate Road, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
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"Providing a community life that is desirable to all of our residents is of the utmost importance to us, which is why we have created an assi..."
READ MORE3300 Charles J Miller Road, Mchenry, IL 60050
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"Residents love life at Randall Residence of McHenry. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, each resident can find a ..."
READ MORE"Our program provides opportunities to maintain a sense of purpose and belonging throughout the different season of dementia. We focus on abi..."
READ MORE" Independent Living means there is still so much to do, see, learn and share with friends, family and the community. Seizing each day, ever..."
READ MORE"Affordable Assisted Living community for adults, ages 22-64 with physical disabilities. "
READ MORE"Discover a place where comfort meets tranquility. Welcome to Maya's Villa, where every corner is designed with the utmost satisfaction in mi..."
READ MORE210 E Front St, Harvard, IL 60033
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"Harvard, a cozy community of 9,119, is cradled among famers' fields and stables about six miles South of the Illinois/Wisconsin border. In t..."
READ MORE1330 N Riverdale Drive, Mchenry, IL 60050
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Shepherd Premier Senior Living. Our inviting senior living community offers residents t..."
READ MORE"Shepherd Premier Senior Living and it's affiliates have been caring for seniors since 1994 serving over 400+ families in Illinois and Florid..."
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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 ..."
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 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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"Welcome to StoryPoint! At StoryPoint Libertyville, we create an experience where residents get the most out of their retirement. From a simp..."
READ MORE"Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes I (formerly known as Hawthorn Lakes) is a senior community that provides a range..."
READ MORE600 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
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"Found in a charming village in Fox Valley known for its antique shopping, Brighton Gardens of Saint Charles is nestled in a scenic sett..."
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 MORE2875 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
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"We know that it's not possible to replace your loved one's home, but at Bickford of St. Charles, we strive to make our community fee..."
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"Located about an hour outside of Chicago, Lake Barrington Woods is a beautiful retirement community nestled among towering pines and nearby ..."
READ MORE16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
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"Cottage style living unlike any other assisted living or memory care. Four one-story cottages with 16 apartments in each, located on lovely..."
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..."
READ MORE811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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"Joining The Moorings of Arlington Heights is like retiring to the country but having the conveniences of shopping and dining all within a mi..."
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"Adjacent to Old Town Shopping Center and Meacham Grove County Forest Preserve, Sunrise of Bloomingdale couples convenience with quality care..."
READ MORE500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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"True to local roots, Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove celebrates the vision of the town's founders who wanted to establish a "good ..."
READ MORE"_______________________________________ An assisted living community located in West Chicago, Illinois, Franciscan Court is a place where s..."
READ MORE"As Geneva's premier Life Care retirement community, GreenFields of Geneva offers residents full access to assisted living, memory suppor..."
READ MORE"Welcome to THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE and Atrium Apartments. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and co..."
READ MORE180 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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"In a peaceful suburban setting, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove is a comfortable senior community close to parks, shopping and services and within ..."
READ MORE"Sunrise of Schaumburg is a pleasant community in an upscale suburb 30 miles northwest of Chicago. A short distance from Cook County For..."
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"Sunrise of Gurnee is a pleasant senior care community located in a village halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago. Nestled on lovely grounds ..."
READ MORE"Sunrise of Highland Park, located in a peaceful suburban setting of the North Shore, provides residents with an elegant, carefully designed ..."
READ MORE1075 Victory Drive, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
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"The Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois offers a picturesque 38-acre campus within a lush prairie setting. This Catho..."
READ MORE285 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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"A Supportive Living Community that provides a home-like environment with services if needed for individuals 65 and older in need of an affor..."
READ MORE"Conveniently situated just off Highway 12, Auberge at Lake Zurich offers residents and their friends and family easy access to loc..."
READ MORE350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
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"Friendship Village of Schaumburg is located in Schaumburg, Illinois, near the popular Woodfield Mall, and offers independent living, assiste..."
READ MORE"Welcome to Clarendale of Addison. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, this all-new community soon will off..."
READ MORE"We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to mana..."
READ MORE"Generations at Oakton is dedicated to serving your needs and exceeding your expectations. The Oakton Arms facility offers independent & assi..."
READ MORE97 West Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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"A retirement community that is surrounded by beautiful area parks, Victory Centre of Vernon Hills is a recently constructed community that o..."
READ MORE"A retirement which is relaxing, enriching and inspirational awaits you at Addolorata Villa, a continuing care community located on 17 acres ..."
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I really liked Bickford of Crystal Lake. It was beautiful and I liked the activities they had. I liked everything they offered. The staff member who showed me around was awesome and great. The place felt homey. The bar and the food were nice. I highly recommend it.
Tom
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January 18, 2019
We recommended Clarendale of Algonquin to our parents. The lady was very informative and helpful. We really liked the facility. We got a lovely tour of the place. The rooms were small. They have movies, they have activities, and they can go in and out. They do the laundry, provide meals, housekeeping, and transportation.
Bruce
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December 11, 2018
My father moved into the assisted living level of Clarendale of Algonquin. It's a very nice community. We've had some good staff members and some bad ones, but most of them are friendly. His room is very nice, clean, it's well lit, and there's a lot of room for him to move around. The grounds and location are good, it's well-kept, and clean.
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The woman who took us around Three Oaks was so nice and very thorough. She completely listened to us as far as the history of my mother-in-law and what was going on. The facility was beautiful. They had nice reading rooms everywhere and a library. The dining room was gorgeous. Everything about it was nice. They showed us the menu. They had plenty of fruits available as well as drinks.
Gail
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We selected Bickford of Crystal Lake for my mother-in-law. It's small, homey, only one floor, and only 37 patients, and that's what she likes. The food is fantastic. They're all home-cooked meal. Everything you can think of, they have it there. They have a salon, a spa, manicures, a dining room, fireplace room, outside patio that is gorgeous for fires and barbecue, a sitting room with a big TV, movies for older people like I Love Lucy and generation movies, and a movie room. It's just a really nice place. It's expensive, but that's because it's assisted living. The staff are all just wonderful people. It just fit her perfect. They went to Lexington where my mom was, they talked to her, the nurse came in for the assessment and stayed with her all day, and she just really enjoyed them. She likes her room, she likes where she's at, and she's making the transition well, and I can be there every single day for her. They keep them entertained and they do everything for them. They have outings and ice cream socials. They just love it. What sold me was when I came in to take a look, we had lunch together. Nobody offered lunch or food anywhere else.
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We really like Sunrise’s program. They charge about $200 a day including memory care. They don’t charge anything extra for memory care. The facility is very nice with a lot of big public spaces, lot of grounds, and gardens. The only drawback to them was they're really only equipped for single people. There were bigger spaces, which was nice for 1 person. It was only 550 sq. ft., and the bed was going to be in your living space. For just my wife, it would be my choice, but at this point that's not what we’re talking about. We actually met with the activities directors. She has been there 16 years, so she knew the place very well. They have tons of activities for people.
Of the major regions surveyed, McHenry County is among the most expensive for assisted living. According to data published in the Genworth 2018 Cost of Care survey, assisted living in this county costs an average of $4,770 per month, versus the state average of $4,030 and the national average of $4,000. The county’s assisted living costs are surpassed only by Bloomington ($4,650). The most affordable cities for assisted living include Carbondale, where the average monthly cost is $3,475, and Champaign ($3,578).
Note: Cost data for assisted living in McHenry County is unavailable, so data for the closest city, Rockford, was used.
McHenry County/Rockford
$4,770
National average
$4,000
State average
$4,030
Bloomington
$4,650
Carbondale
$3,475
Champaign
$3,578
Kankakee
$3,986
Danville
$4,200
Decatur
$4,046
The cost of senior care greatly depends on the level of care needed. In McHenry County, the most affordable type of senior care is adult day health care, which has an average monthly rate of $1,647. Home care services, including homemaker and home health aide services, cost an average of $3,886 per month. This assumes 44 hours of care per week at $20.38 per hour. The cost of assisted living, which generally includes care services, room and board and meals, averages $4,770 per month. The most expensive type of care in McHenry County is nursing home care, where seniors and families pay an average of nearly $6,000 per month for a semiprivate room. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$4,770
Homemaker services
$3,886
Home health aide
$3,886
Adult day health
$1,647
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$5,916
McHenry County seniors who meet income guidelines may qualify for free or low-cost health insurance coverage through Illinois Medicaid, which is called Medical Assistance Program. This program is an entitlement, meaning that all eligible applicants will receive benefits, and it may cover home care services and adult day health care services. While Illinois Medicaid does not pay for services in assisted living establishments, shared housing establishments or sheltered care facilities, there are two waiver programs that may provide coverage for these services. These programs are outlined below.
To qualify for Illinois Medicaid, applicants must be:
Optional State Supplement
Low-income seniors in McHenry County who meet the qualifications for Supplemental Security Income may be eligible to receive an optional state supplement (OSS) on top of their SSI benefit. This cash benefit can be used toward assisted living costs, including room and board. In Illinois, the benefit received is based on state-approved allowances provided for specific needs, which may vary from person to person. To learn more about OSS or to apply for this benefit, applicants can visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website or call (815) 338-0234.
Veterans Assistance Commission
Qualifying veterans who need personal care services may receive financial assistance through the McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission. This assistance is used to help pay for independent living services, enabling veterans to continue living independently for as long as possible. This financial assistance is available to eligible honorably discharged veterans and their eligible immediate family members, including their surviving spouse. To apply for assistance, veterans should contact the Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County at (815) 334-4229.
Assisted Living Bridge Loans
Seniors in McHenry County who are transitioning to an assisted living facility and need short-term financial assistance may have the option of taking out an Elderlife Bridge Loan. This short-term loan allows borrowers to pay for room and board and care services while they’re waiting for other funding to come in or benefits to begin paying. This funding may be used as a line of credit or taken out as a lump sum, and interest-only monthly payments are available. To apply for an assisted living bridge loan, contact Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.
Local senior centers provide McHenry County seniors with a variety of engaging, enriching opportunities, including educational workshops, day trips and movie nights.
McHenry Township Senior Center
3519 North Richmond Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051
(815) 344-3555
Kraus Senior Center
441 Main Street, Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-8118
McHenry County provides a variety of services for local veterans, including transportation, advocacy services and financial assistance. The county is also home to an outpatient clinic, where veterans can receive a variety of health care services, and an active American Legion post.
McHenry VA Outpatient Clinic
3715 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-2306
American Legion Post 491
1331 N Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-8491
Veterans Assistance Commission
667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-4229
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